Therapist profile
Tonine Garberino
Practical support for stress and life changes
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- CBT focused
- 17 years experience
- Florida based
About Tonine
She focuses on common struggles such as anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing relationship strain, issues with intimacy, eating concerns, addictions, and challenges related to ADHD. Tonine offers a calm space where clients can name what’s hard and try new ways of responding.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. The aim is practical: reduce overwhelming emotions and build daily habits that feel manageable. She helps clients break big problems into small steps and track progress over time.
Her background includes work across community and clinical settings, giving her a broad view of common life stresses and how they affect day-to-day functioning. She emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so people know what they are working toward.
Tonine works in English and practices in Florida. If you are thinking about starting therapy, she encourages a short first step to see if the approach fits your needs and goals.
How CBT translates to online therapy
Tonine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that fit everyday life. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying small behavior changes to reduce distress. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes and can produce clear homework tasks between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies to try first, adjust techniques based on progress, and set goals that match the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or after work. It also lets people focus on practical skills they can use at home and follow up on short exercises between meetings. If you prefer a particular session setup, check the available formats when you schedule so they match your routine and technical needs.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Florida, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a straightforward, collaborative style that emphasizes practical steps. Conversations focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors to change and testing small, concrete strategies.
How long has she practiced?
She has 17 years of professional work experience in clinical and community settings.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida while also licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.