Alison Mondares , LCSW

Alison Mondares is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who focuses on helping people navigate challenging emotional experiences. She offers compassionate, individualized care aimed at honoring each person's distinct history and current needs, guiding clients through periods of uncertainty and emotional pain.

Her practice centers on support for depression, anxiety, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. Alison emphasizes helping clients deepen self-understanding, strengthen communication skills, and build greater resilience so they can handle daily stressors and meaningful relationship concerns more effectively.

Drawing on evidence-based methods, she creates a warm and supportive space where individuals can explore painful memories, process changes, and develop practical strategies for improved emotional well-being. Alison is committed to walking alongside clients as they pursue personal growth and greater fulfillment, offering steady guidance and collaborative care throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Alison integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice, which helps people clarify their values, accept difficult feelings, and commit to actions that move them toward a meaningful life. ACT is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and challenges with motivation and purpose.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a focused approach that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop practical strategies for reducing symptoms and changing unhelpful patterns. CBT can be effective for managing depression, anxiety, and problem-focused concerns.

Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to enhance present-moment awareness and emotional regulation, supporting clients who struggle with rumination, stress, or emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison works alongside clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.