- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Mary
Mary "Elizabeth" Guinea is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus. Mary works with clients to talk through immediate concerns and practical coping strategies.
She uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional and behavioral patterns. Sessions focus on what is happening now, how it affects daily life, and what can be changed. She helps people learn skills for managing strong feelings and improving confidence in social situations.
Mary pays attention to relationship patterns such as attachment issues, codependency, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with separation, family of origin problems, infidelity, and the fallout from disasters. Her practice includes work around guilt, shame, isolation, life purpose, and midlife transitions.
Veteran and Armed Forces issues and non-monogamous relationship concerns are also listed among her focus areas. She encourages clear goals and practical next steps during sessions. People who choose to work with her typically leave with actionable tools and clearer plans for change.
Mary offers sessions in English and is based in Florida. She asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the process. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches fit with online work
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and present-day problems. One approach emphasizes skill building for anxiety management, teaching tools such as breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social situations. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and its effects on behavior and relationships, helping people understand patterns and develop safer ways to cope.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. This collaboration means the plan can change as needs and preferences become clearer.
Session logistics and formats should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during breaks. Some formats are also better for shorter updates while others suit longer therapeutic work, so confirm the options offered when you arrange your first appointment.
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 supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses plain conversation and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on current problems and practical coping skills. Sessions emphasize skills you can use between appointments.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided when arranging sessions.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling your first session.