Alison Mondares

Compassionate, practical care for emotional resilience

LCSW Florida

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Alison

Alison Mondares is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and a wide range of related challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on seven years of clinical experience to help clients navigate life transitions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and other complex concerns including hospice and end-of-life counseling. Her style blends compassionate listening with practical, evidence-informed strategies.

Alison weaves cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment principles, client-centered care, emotionally-focused work, and mindfulness practices to help clients clarify values, reframe thoughts, and develop concrete coping skills. Sessions aim to foster self-understanding, stronger communication, and increased emotional resilience.

Based in Florida, Alison holds an LCSW (FL LCSW SW19167) and offers therapy through a subscription model. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

Prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How Therapeutic Approaches Guide Online Care

Alison commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that contribute to distress and developing practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages clients to clarify personal values, practice acceptance of difficult internal experiences, and commit to action that aligns with those values, supporting work with grief, life transitions, and persistent emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the process rather than a one-time decision. Alison collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as clients grow and priorities shift. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use different communication styles for check-ins or skill practice between longer sessions. Licensed professionals can use these options to provide ongoing support in ways that match clients’ routines and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alison address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, sleeping difficulties, parenting concerns, bipolar and ADHD among other areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, combining practical skill-building with reflective exploration to help clients develop coping strategies and greater self-understanding.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Alison has seven years of experience delivering psychotherapy and supporting clients through a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with credential FL LCSW SW19167 and practices from a Florida-based location.

Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or take international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

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

What steps are involved to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPregnancy 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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English