Lucinda Guarino , LPCC

Lucinda Guarino is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence, and coping with life changes, bringing a steady and compassionate presence to each therapeutic conversation.

She approaches each person with respect and sensitivity and adapts dialogue and treatment plans to fit the client’s individual needs. Her work spans issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, domestic violence, family of origin concerns, and end-of-life and hospice-related counseling, always tailored to the complexities of a person’s situation.

Lucinda values collaboration and believes it takes courage to pursue a more fulfilling life. She supports and empowers people through change, helping them identify goals, build coping skills, and recover a sense of purpose. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies alongside deeper exploration to address symptoms and the experiences that contribute to them.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Lucinda Guarino works with several evidence-informed approaches adapted for remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the person’s perspective guides the work; it helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete strategies to shift them; it is useful for anxiety, mood challenges, obsessive patterns, and coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses the emotional impact of traumatic memories through structured processing techniques and can support recovery from trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lucinda collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from home or other convenient locations. For many, remote sessions make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and support consistent attendance, while licensed professionals and therapists adapt therapy tools and exercises to work effectively across these formats.