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John Marino

John Marino

LMHC

New York

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Practical, respectful therapy for life and relationship stress

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 005145
NPI
1023369295
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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

  • Direct and practical
  • Family and parenting focus
  • English sessions

About John

John Marino is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 10 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and family concerns. John emphasizes respectful and sensitive care and encourages people who are taking the first steps toward change.

He aims to make sessions practical and straightforward. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the person in front of him. He tailors plans so they fit each person's life and goals rather than using one fixed method.

John has helped people navigate difficult relationship moments such as commitment questions, divorce and separation, infidelity, and jealousy. He also supports those dealing with workplace stress, midlife transitions, and sexual behavior concerns. He brings experience with multicultural issues and with people in LGBT communities.

In sessions John listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning. He then works with the client to set clear steps and skills to try between meetings. Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan stays relevant and realistic.

People who prefer direct, practical conversations that focus on real-life problems may find his approach helpful. He invites prospective clients to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin and to use the intake process to find the right match for their needs.

Evidence-based techniques and online options

John favors evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach emphasizes building coping strategies for stress and anxiety through step-by-step exercises and behavior changes to reduce daily distress. Another approach focuses on relationship and family concerns by helping people identify interaction patterns, practice communication skills, and set realistic boundaries to reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they will try techniques, check what helps, and adjust plans as needed so therapy stays useful.

The biography does not list explicit session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and have more flexible scheduling. It also lets people choose ways of meeting that match their day-to-day needs, such as shorter check-ins or sessions that don't require video if that suits them better.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBT

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesDivorce and separationInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSex addictionWorkplace issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and family concerns. Additional focuses include commitment issues, infidelity, jealousy, and workplace problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses straightforward, practical conversations tailored to each person. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills to try between meetings.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship issues.

Where does he hold his license and practice?

He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's 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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