Patricia Montanari, LMHC, LPCC

Patricia Montanari, LMHC, LPCC brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy. She pairs problem-solving tools with empathetic listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, addictive patterns, and relationship struggles. Patricia has 16 years of experience and works from Florida. Her background includes work in community mental health, residential settings, and home-based services. She has supported people dealing with trauma, post-traumatic stress, personality challenges, and co-occurring substance concerns. Early in her career she counseled youths with behavioral issues and supported preadolescents who had experienced sexual abuse. Patricia uses several approaches to guide sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and commit to small, doable changes. She pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment dynamics when those issues matter. Dialectical behavior skills and client-centered listening are other tools she brings to the room. These approaches help with intense emotions, communication problems, and coping with life transitions. Outside work she enjoys travel, swimming, music, and time with her husband, family, and dogs. Her stated mission is to provide a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where people can work toward clearer resolutions for life’s challenges.

How key approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed steps that move life in a meaningful direction, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior and is useful for panic, obsessive worries, and mood concerns.

Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication. This approach can be helpful when relationship dynamics, trust, or communication problems are central concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they may try different techniques and adjust the plan as progress or new needs emerge.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten check-ins, avoid travel time, and use tools like skill practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can still use ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work effectively in remote sessions while tailoring pacing to what each person needs.