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LMHC, LPCC

Patricia Montanari, LMHC, LPCC

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Patricia

Patricia Montanari is a licensed mental health clinician who brings 16 years of practice to her work in Florida. She integrates evidence-based strategies with a compassionate, client-centered stance, blending practical problem-solving with attention to complex life experiences.

Background and approach

Her training includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, which she weaves together to address challenges like stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma, and ADHD.

Her background spans work in independent practice, community mental health, group settings, and home-based services, and she has experience supporting children, families, and individuals across varied cultural contexts. Patricia has worked with clients facing personality disorders, co-occurring substance concerns, behavioral challenges, and parenting difficulties, drawing on techniques that range from reflective listening to solution-focused strategies.

She aims to create a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where clients can explore goals and build practical skills for coping with life changes. Patricia holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and offers services in English.

She provides multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and participates in a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Integrating proven therapies into online care

Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be particularly useful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day coping challenges. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values, accept difficult internal experiences, and take committed action toward meaningful life goals. Both approaches focus on practical skills and observable changes that clients can apply between sessions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Patricia collaborates with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then recommends or blends methods that best fit the situation rather than prescribing a single technique from the outset. This collaborative process helps shape a treatment plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make it easier to engage when schedules are busy or travel is limited. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support and practical tools from a distance while accommodating different communication styles and daily rhythms.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Patricia works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depressive conditions, parenting challenges, and ADHD among other focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with evidence-based methods such as ACT, CBT, and DBT to build practical skills and emotional insight tailored to each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 16 years of clinical experience, including work in independent practice, community mental health, group settings, and home-based therapy environments.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials with license details FL LMHC MH15998 and NM LPCC CTB-2023-0327, and she practices in Florida.
Can non-English speakers access services?
Services are provided in English; she is not listed as offering sessions in other languages and does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time rather than a fixed per-session price listed here.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunction

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Florida, New Mexico

Languages

English

What Patricia can help with

Patricia Montanari works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, and self esteem.

Patricia works with children, families, and individuals.

Patricia worked with preadolescent children of sexual abuse and behavioral concerns as well as the family entity.

How Patricia approaches therapy

Patricia's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, and Imago Relationship Therapy.

Experience and training

Patricia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 16 years of clinical experience.