Welcome to Lotus Counseling Services and therapy with Christina Guarino, MA, LPC, NCC!

My mission is to motivate and help empower my clients to make healthy and positive changes in their lives. Over the years, I have seen how difficult it can be for clients to ask for help and to open up about their challenges and struggles, so I admire your courage. For this reason, I strive to create a warm, comfortable and safe environment for you to begin the healing process, and I hold extreme value in the therapeutic relationship that is created there. I will treat you as a unique individual, and meet you with compassion and empathy.

I have a Master's degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey.  I have extensive experience working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorders, anger, eating disorders, self-harm, and trauma. I work with teens and adults offering individual, family and group sessions.

I am passionate about my work.  I offer a creative therapeutic style that will be tailored to your needs. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Dialectical (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered therapy. My goal is to give you the tools to identify and challenge problematic thoughts, choose healthier behaviors, and create a positive outlook that can lead to your fullest potential.