- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Mary
Mary "Elizabeth" Guinea is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. She also lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and guilt and shame.
Elizabeth aims for straightforward conversation in sessions. She helps clients name what they are feeling and look at how those feelings affect daily life. Sessions involve talking through recent events, patterns from the past, and practical steps to test new behaviors.
Her approach centers on building trust so people feel able to speak honestly about painful subjects. She encourages small experiments outside the session to try different ways of responding to stress, anger, or shame. Progress is discussed in concrete terms like changes in behavior, mood, or relationships.
Elizabeth is used to helping people who are navigating relationship strains, separation, recovery from abuse, or the fallout from major changes in work or family life. She also works with clients facing loneliness, questions about life purpose, and the particular stresses some veterans report.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Florida. The profile notes that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Therapeutic techniques and working online
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach she uses helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep stress and anxiety active, then tests small changes to see what helps. Another approach looks at how past attachment experiences shape current relationships and emotional reactions, useful for codependency, communication problems, and shame related to relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will collaborate with each client to decide which methods match their goals and circumstances. That decision is based on what the client wants to change, their history, and what feels workable in everyday life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. Some formats make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid commuting, or use less bandwidth by turning off video. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements so sessions can fit into daily routines without adding extra strain.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas listed include attachment, codependency, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses straightforward conversation to identify feelings and patterns. Sessions focus on naming emotions, discussing their impact, and trying practical steps to change behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience as a counselor. That background includes helping people with anger management, confidence, and coping after trauma.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Do sessions take place in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be provided during the intake or scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.