- Thoughts and habits
- Skills focused
- Values based
About Patricia
Patricia Montanari is a licensed mental health counselor who blends practical strategies with an understanding that some problems take time to change. She uses straightforward, skills-based work to help people notice and shift thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of daily functioning. Patricia draws on 16 years of experience and holds the credentials LMHC and LPCC.
She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, anger, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Patricia addresses trauma and abuse and works with people facing major life changes.
Her approach mixes several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build better habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward them. She also uses attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening to strengthen relationships and understanding.
Patricia has worked in private and community settings, including home-based work, group programs, and residential care. That background gave her experience with diverse populations and with co-occurring problems such as substance issues alongside mood or personality challenges.
Sessions focus on practical tools, reflective listening, and gradual change. Patricia aims to create a calm, supportive atmosphere where people can practice new ways of thinking and acting. Her goal is to help people find manageable steps forward and build skills they can use day to day.
She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, anger, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Patricia addresses trauma and abuse and works with people facing major life changes.
Her approach mixes several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build better habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward them. She also uses attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening to strengthen relationships and understanding.
Patricia has worked in private and community settings, including home-based work, group programs, and residential care. That background gave her experience with diverse populations and with co-occurring problems such as substance issues alongside mood or personality challenges.
Sessions focus on practical tools, reflective listening, and gradual change. Patricia aims to create a calm, supportive atmosphere where people can practice new ways of thinking and acting. Her goal is to help people find manageable steps forward and build skills they can use day to day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
Florida, New Mexico
Languages
English
How Patricia's approaches translate to online work
Patricia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered listening. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and builds practical skills to change unhelpful habits. Client-centered listening emphasizes understanding the personand reflecting that back to help them feel heard.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Patricia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and how to pace sessions so progress feels manageable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to practice skills between meetings. The focus remains on building thought patterns and daily habits that support better coping and clearer priorities.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Patricia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, bipolar issues, trauma and a range of relationship and parenting concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is practical and skills-based, using methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment-informed work, and client-centered listening to change thoughts and everyday habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 16 years of experience in private, community, group, and home-based settings supporting people with co-occurring problems and diverse backgrounds.
What credentials and region does she practice from?
She is credentialed as LMHC and LPCC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.