Alison Mondares, LCSW

Alison Mondares is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She focuses on everyday struggles like parenting strain, sleep problems, and navigating life changes. Alison aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for worried parents and busy adults.

She works in a calm, compassionate way that centers the person's experience. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, better self-understanding, and concrete coping tools. Clients are invited to name goals and try small, manageable changes between meetings.

Alison blends several evidence-informed approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses methods that build awareness, change unhelpful patterns, and strengthen emotions in relationships. The work often includes talking through difficult memories and practicing new skills in day-to-day life.

She draws on seven years of clinical experience to support people with more complex concerns too, such as trauma, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, caregiver fatigue, and end-of-life stress. The aim is to help people find steadier routines and clearer choices when life feels overwhelming.

Alison asks clients to set the pace and priorities. Sessions focus on what matters right now and what practical steps can make life easier. People leave with specific strategies to try between sessions and a clearer sense of next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Alison uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps toward a meaningful life. ACT encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, which can help with anxiety and life transitions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental space where people lead the conversation. This approach helps build trust and makes it easier to explore difficult feelings at a steady pace.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist at intake about what will fit your routine and what to expect from each session.