Patricia Montanari, LMHC, LPCC
Therapist in Florida
Patricia Montanari is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional clinical counselor with 16 years of experience.
- Licensed inFlorida, New Mexico
- LicenseMH15998, CTB-2023-0327
- NPI 1366757304
- Experience16+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Patricia
Patricia Montanari is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional clinical counselor with 16 years of experience. She blends practical techniques with an understanding that some problems need time and patience to change. Patricia aims to create a calm, supportive space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, addiction, mood shifts, and parenting concerns.
Her approach draws on attachment work alongside cognitive and acceptance-focused therapies. She uses clear, hands-on strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Patricia also incorporates client-centered and dialectical ideas to help people feel heard and build new coping skills. Patricia has worked in a variety of settings, including home-based services, community mental health agencies, and group programs. That background informs how she shapes treatment for issues such as trauma, substance use, personality-related struggles, and impulse-control concerns.
She has experience supporting people with grief, relationship problems, and self-image issues. Sessions focus on understandable goals and concrete steps. Patricia helps clients notice patterns, practice new responses, and manage strong emotions.
She also supports people facing life transitions, ADHD-related challenges, panic, and obsessive behaviors. Patricia holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance and maintains licensure in Florida and New Mexico. Her work is guided by a desire to offer a relaxed, steady atmosphere where practical solutions and emotional insight can grow.
Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH15998 · expires March 2027
- LPCC (New Mexico)
- License CTB-2023-0327 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1366757304 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Body image
- Communication problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
Approaches Patricia names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment work and skill-based therapies online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behavior; online sessions use that lens to help people notice connection patterns and build more supported ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people how to accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match their values, which helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts and behaviors into small parts so clients can practice concrete changes for panic, OCD, or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then use techniques from attachment work, ACT, or CBT together. This is a collaborative effort where methods are adjusted to fit what the client needs most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for deeper conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or being on camera isn't wanted. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style support, and moments when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to use approaches like attachment work, ACT, and CBT from wherever the client is located.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Patricia address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, trauma, parenting struggles, relationship and communication problems, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style mixes attachment-informed listening with practical therapies like CBT and ACT to build skills and improve emotional responses.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Patricia has 16 years of experience across home-based services, community mental health, group programs, and personal settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds licensure as an LMHC and an LPCC and practices from Florida with licensure noted in Florida and New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
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