Margarita Lauria Battistini

About

Margarita Lauria, MS, LMHC, is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor whose approach integrates positive psychology, strength-based, person-centered, and narrative perspectives. With ten years of experience in nonprofit and community-based settings, she brings a compassionate understanding of the social and emotional factors that shape mental health and well-being. Having lived, studied, and worked across different cultural contexts, Margarita brings a multicultural perspective to her work. Her experience with the University of Miami includes reflective mental health consultation with early childhood professionals and parents, strengthening communication, relationships, and children’s social-emotional development. Margarita is passionate about supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, and the many transitions that shape their identities and relationships. As a mother of two boys and a children’s book author, she values storytelling, human connection, and honoring each person’s unique experience.