Alison Mondares, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Focus on sleep and rest
Practical daily tools
Mindfulness and ACT

About Alison

Alison Mondares is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people managing stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, and changes in life. She works with individuals facing depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and caregiver or compassion fatigue. Her tone is compassionate and practical and aimed at making small changes that fit daily life.

Alison focuses on simple, clear goals rather than vague labels. Sessions often include talking through what feels stuck, learning everyday tools to manage mood and worry, and practicing ways to rest better at night. She helps people develop clearer communication and healthier patterns with others.

Her style draws on several well-known approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered listening. She uses mindfulness exercises and emotionally-focused methods when helpful to look at feelings and relationships more closely. Alison aims to match techniques to each person rather than using the same plan for everyone.

Over seven years of practice in Florida, she has supported people across many concerns such as caregiving stress, bereavement, chronic illness impacts, body image, and life transitions. She describes the work as collaborative and paced to what the client can manage.

If sleep or persistent worry is making daily tasks harder, Alison can help you find steps to rest better and feel steadier. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete the short matching questionnaire.

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting swept away by them and focus on what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, chronic worry, and making life changes that align with values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into manageable steps and teaches skills to reduce symptoms like insomnia and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and creating space for clients to lead the conversation and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are expected as therapy moves forward.

Please confirm current session options before booking, since specific online formats are not listed here. In general, online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and let people choose whether to use video or a lower-bandwidth option. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while managing everyday responsibilities.

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 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 / loneliness Life purpose Midlife 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alison commonly address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, caregiver strain, and related challenges.

How would you describe Alison's therapeutic style?

Her approach is compassionate and practical, focusing on clear goals, everyday tools, and collaborative problem solving rather than long lectures.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Alison has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including bereavement, chronic illness impacts, and life transitions.

What credential does Alison hold and where is she based?

She is a Florida LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and she practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.