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Alison Mondares

Therapist · Florida

Alison Mondares, LCSW

Practical help for thoughts and daily habits

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  • Thoughts and habits
  • Practical skills
  • Compassionate care

About Alison

Alison Mondares is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges with self-esteem. She works with individuals coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Alison writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person.

Alison uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change everyday habits. Sessions focus on clear goals, small experiments, and skills that fit into daily life. She blends cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and acceptance-based practices to reduce reactivity and build steadier routines.

In the therapy room she emphasizes empathy and collaboration. Clients are invited to describe what they want to try and to set realistic steps toward it. Alison also pays attention to emotions and relationships, helping people improve communication and reconnect with what matters to them.

Her background includes seven years of clinical work supporting a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders and trauma to caregiving stress and end-of-life issues. Her title, LCSW, stands for licensed clinical social worker and reflects her practice in Florida.

People who choose her often want straightforward tools they can use between sessions. She aims to make therapy usable for busy lives and to help clients develop habits that support ongoing emotional well-being.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Alison’s approaches fit online

Alison commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them, accept difficult feelings, and take meaningful action toward valued goals. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches specific skills to change patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alison aims to collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She will review different techniques and try what feels most useful in practice.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions help them practice skills between meetings and apply strategies to real-life routines without rearranging their schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alison commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, sleeping difficulties, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and direct. She uses practical exercises, emotion work, and plain conversation to build new habits and reduce unhelpful thinking.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges, including caregiver stress and end-of-life concerns.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds an LCSW, which means licensed clinical social worker, and she practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment structured?

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

How do I begin the process?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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