Lucinda Guarino , LPCC

Lucinda Guarino is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, domestic violence, family of origin concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, jealousy, life purpose and midlife transitions, obsessions and compulsions including OCD, and post-traumatic stress.

Lucinda approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each person’s individual needs. She draws on a range of clinical methods, including client-centered practices that prioritize the client’s experience, cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, EMDR for trauma processing, motivational interviewing to build readiness for change, and psychodynamic perspectives to explore patterns rooted in relationships and history.

Seeking change often requires courage, and Lucinda emphasizes support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic journey. She guides people toward clearer goals and practical coping skills while honoring their values and pace. Lucinda is licensed in California (CA LPCC 13478) and is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience, offering a supportive and nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-directed growth; it is often helpful for improving self-esteem, relationships, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can assist with anxiety, depression, compulsions, and coping during life transitions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach used to address trauma-related distress by processing difficult memories and reducing their emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, explore which methods feel most comfortable, and adapt techniques to match individual needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care through life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most accessible and effective for each person.