GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Even the strongest of relationships hit a romantic slump sometimes. It can happen to anyone, and there can be many different reasons why it happens. Sometimes work, family or unexpected stress can distract us from our relationship. Sometimes the resp[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Everyone suffers from stress. Sometimes the stress will be stronger than others. Stress can trigger different feelings, like anxiety, depression, anger, fear and dread. People may feel stress for different reasons. Everyone has life stressors that tr[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Depression is a unique experience. It can be hard to understand what it’s like when you have not felt it yourself. Clinical depression feels different than sadness. There are several different types of depression. Most people will experience si[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Trichotillomania is a term used to refer to people who pull out their own hair. A person with this disorder will compulsively pull out their own body hair. Because affected people struggle to stop the behavior, it is considered an impulse control dis[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Addiction is a powerful condition that has a serious effect on an addict and their family. It can be hard to understand what addiction is, and how it is affecting a loved one. Having a loved one who is suffering from addiction can be overwhelming. It[...]
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GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Phobias are a challenging struggle for clients to experience. Working with clients who are trying to overcome irrational or debilitating fears takes a great deal of time and patience. A person who is facing a phobia or fear will work hard to develop the courage to face it head on, and often need guidance and […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Just like adults, children can have a hard time controlling their anger. They often do not understand how their anger affects them, and how it affects others. Children can struggle to learn how to process and express negative feelings like anger, so it is important to teach emotional intelligence skills to keep them grounded when […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Mindfulness is an important exercise to practice regularly. Clients must learn how to be mindful of themselves, their needs and their emotional wellness in order to ensure good mental health. Families often need mindfulness exercises to ensure their mental health and relationships as well. Family mindfulness is a great way to bring families closer together. […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Everyone struggles with cognitive distortions. A cognitive distortion is an error in thinking. It is a pattern of thinking that is detrimental to the way clients think about challenges and behave in reaction. A cognitive distortion can cause different issues with stress management, communication, and relationships. It can also affect a client’s self-esteem, self-image, and […]
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Relationships can be tough, but a couple that is motivated for change and attends couples counseling has a lot of room for growth. It is not uncommon for a couple to struggle with a number of issues. Sometimes an issue that a couple can face is remembering to express gratitude for their loved one. Feeling […]
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