James Lavino

I'm a licensed professional counselor, EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, and board-certified music therapist, with specialized training in trauma-focused care.

 

I earned my master’s degree in Music Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University, where I was awarded the College of Nursing and Health Professions’ Artistry Award, and inducted into the National Honor Society for Allied Health Professions. I completed EMDR training through the EMDR Institute and hold certification through EMDRIA. I also hold additional degrees from Yale University (MA) and Boston University (BA).

 

My clinical experience includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospital, intensive outpatient programs (IOP/PHP), long-term care, and private practice. I’ve worked with adults across the lifespan as they navigate trauma, anxiety, grief, and emotional dysregulation.

 

In every setting, my goal has been the same: to provide grounded, structured, and responsive care that supports meaningful, lasting change.

 

Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years working as a composer for film and television. That background continues to inform my clinical work, especially in the areas of emotional attunement and nonverbal insight.