- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and ACT methods
About Alison
Alison Mondares is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with seven years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns, and she lists guilt and shame among the issues she helps people address.
Alison uses practical therapy methods to help people name what matters and try small changes that can reduce distress. Sessions focus on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and finding clearer priorities. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and choose different responses.
Her style emphasizes straightforward listening and collaborative problem solving. Conversations often include skill practice - for example, testing a new way to talk about a relationship issue, or trying a short mindfulness exercise to calm the body. The therapist also works on sleep, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.
Alison has experience supporting people through trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and caregiving or end-of-life stress. She also addresses areas like body image, hoarding, and forgiveness when they connect to a person's current struggles.
People who meet with her can expect to explore what underlies persistent guilt or shame and to practice specific steps that alter daily habits and reactions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How Alison uses therapy approaches online
Alison commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values rather than getting stuck in self-judgment. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing everyday behaviors that keep problems like anxiety or low mood going.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy ideas, which means sessions prioritize the person's experience and perspectives. Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on the client's goals and preferences.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, not needing travel time, or choosing a quieter setting that reduces distractions. These practical benefits help people maintain regular work on issues like guilt, shame, sleep, and relationship communication.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical work such as noticing patterns, testing new behaviors, and using ACT and CBT techniques to change responses to those feelings.
What is her clinical experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential FL LCSW.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.