Alison Mondares, LCSW

Alison Mondares is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She works with clients who are struggling with self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues like sleep problems, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Alison also supports people coping with ADHD, bipolar challenges, and illness-related concerns such as cancer and end-of-life caregiving.

Alison aims to make therapy practical and approachable. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning coping skills, and improving communication. She uses straightforward tools so people can notice small changes that add up over time.

Her style draws on several evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix lets her match techniques to the problem at hand, whether it is working through grief, managing anxiety, or sorting out family conflict.

Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through what matters most. Alison emphasizes building resilience and everyday strategies that fit real life. She helps people identify values, set manageable steps, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.

With seven years of clinical experience in Florida, Alison supports adults across a wide range of concerns including aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, body image, hoarding, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She collaborates with each person to create a plan tailored to their goals and situation.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Alison uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her work online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify what matters to them, and take small committed actions toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they choose techniques that fit the situation. She adjusts pacing and tools based on how someone responds, so the plan can change as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking since those details are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as taking a short check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow for different ways of working together, including mindfulness practices, activity planning, and emotion-focused conversations that move at a comfortable pace.