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Patricia Montanari

Patricia Montanari, LMHC, LPCC

Therapist in Florida

Therapist blending practical skills and compassion

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  • Values-based care
  • Skill focused
  • Experience with trauma

About Patricia

Patricia Montanari is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional clinical counselor with 16 years of experience. She blends practical problem-solving with a respectful, person-centered stance. Patricia helps people facing depression, anxiety, addictions, anger, parenting stress, and relationship strain.

She uses straightforward talk therapy and skills work to address day-to-day struggles. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns that cause pain, developing coping tools, and practicing new ways to respond. Patricia draws on approaches that encourage values-based action and emotion regulation.

Her background includes work in community mental health, residential settings, and home-based therapy. She has supported people dealing with trauma, personality concerns, substance issues, and co-occurring disorders. That history contributes to a practical, down-to-earth style in session.

Patricia also has experience with parenting challenges and with people navigating major life changes. She often combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with acceptance-based strategies to reduce symptoms and build more steady routines. Sessions may include reflective listening and focused problem-solving.

Outside of clinical work she values family time, travel, swimming, music, and reading. Her stated mission is to provide a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where people can work toward clearer solutions. The goal is steady progress you can use between sessions.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and then take small, meaningful steps toward those values despite difficult feelings. ACT often helps with depression, anxiety, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real life while practicing new behaviors; it is commonly used for depression, panic, and obsessive thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce intense emotions and impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

For practical matters, please confirm which session formats are available before booking because formats are not specified here. Many people find online options helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, using shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and carry new skills into daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, anger, relationship and parenting issues among other concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and person-centered, combining skills training with conversation and reflective listening to address daily problems.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience working in community mental health, residential settings, home therapy, and group work.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in Florida.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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