- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Addiction support
About John
John Marino is a licensed mental health counselor with 10 years of professional experience in New York. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or family concerns. He also works with clients on LGBT-related matters and men's wellbeing.
Marino aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. That means sessions are shaped around what a person wants to address and how they prefer to work.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps clients try different ways of responding. This can include practical steps to manage anxiety, strategies to reduce addictive behaviors, and clearer communication methods for relationship strain. He also supports clients facing midlife transitions, commitment questions, or workplace stress.
He brings a calm, straightforward style to the room and encourages small, measurable changes. When difficult topics come up, he emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes. He respects cultural and identity differences and incorporates those into the plan.
If someone is new to therapy, Marino guides them through the first steps and focuses on what matters most to the client. He asks questions, sets shared goals, and checks in about what is or isn't working as treatment continues.
Approaches that guide online work and what to expect
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. Another approach emphasizes real-life skills such as stress management, relapse prevention for addictions, and communicating more effectively in relationships.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan as they learn what helps. This collaborative process helps match techniques to the client's priorities and daily life demands.
Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online work makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, keeps appointments brief when needed, and removes travel time. It can also make check-ins simpler during a workday break or allow sessions when it's harder to be on camera for the whole time. Licensed professionals aim to adapt sessions so they work in the context of everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, and LGBT-related concerns. He also focuses on men's issues, midlife crisis, and workplace stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that adapts to each person's needs. Conversations are focused on solving problems and trying different ways of responding.
What is his professional background?
He has 10 years of professional work experience in the mental health field. That experience includes supporting people with addictions, relationship conflict, and mood concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LMHC, which is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in New York.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Check available options when you schedule.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.