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Anne Guarino

Anne Guarino

LCSW-R

New York

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Supportive therapist for family and life change

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LCSW-R
License
LCSW-R, New York / 079526
NPI
1174879654
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

  • Warm practical help
  • Focus on relationships
  • 25 years experience

About Anne

Anne Guarino is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and big life changes. Her tone is warm and straightforward, aimed at parents and caregivers trying to figure out next steps.

She meets each person where they are and tailors sessions to what actually feels useful. That can mean practical tools for managing day-to-day stress or time to talk through deeper patterns and emotions. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, sustainable steps parents can use at home.

Anne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s situation. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes when they come up, and to challenges like caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and workplace strain. She also supports people facing divorce, isolation, or questions about life purpose.

Her style is collaborative rather than prescriptive. She listens for what matters most and works together with clients to try different strategies. Progress often comes from combining skill-building with honest reflection about patterns that repeat in relationships.

Anne practices in New York and works in English. People who want to begin can use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Anne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that blend practical skills with deeper emotional work. One common focus is helping clients build coping skills for stress and anxiety, using step-by-step strategies to manage overwhelm and improve daily routines. Another frequent emphasis is on relationship and attachment issues, where sessions look at patterns in how people connect, communicate, and respond to one another.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their situation and goals. That might mean trying a skills-based exercise for a few weeks, then shifting to more reflective work on family patterns if that feels more helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins during a break, or sessions without video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and communication styles to work well over distance while focusing on practical change and clearer relationships.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changes

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anne commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, chronic illness, and workplace concerns.

What is the therapy approach like?

Her approach is warm and supportive and tailored to each person. She uses practical tools when helpful and also creates space to understand deeper emotional patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience in the human services field working with individuals and couples across a range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a LCSW-R, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Recredentialed, practicing in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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