Alison Mondares, LCSW

Florida · 7 years in practice

Alison Mondares is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship and family concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW19167 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1619699675 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Alison

Alison Mondares is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship and family concerns. She helps with issues like low self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and coping with big life changes. Alison draws on several approaches to match the needs of the person in front of her.

She keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Clients can expect a warm, respectful atmosphere where they talk through recent struggles and patterns that keep problems repeating.

Background and approach

Alison helps people notice emotions, try small behavior changes, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. Alison uses tools from Emotionally-Focused Therapy to pay attention to emotional experience in the room. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns that increase distress.

Mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas are used to build tolerance for difficult feelings and reduce avoidance. Her practice centers on listening first, then collaborating on practical steps the person can try between sessions. With seven years of clinical experience as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - Alison supports people in building clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and routines that improve coping.

Sessions are offered in English in Florida. She is comfortable addressing complex concerns such as bipolar disorder, caregiver stress, grief related to cancer and hospice, hoarding, codependency, and co-morbidity, and aims to help each person set goals that fit their life and values.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alison lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Alison names

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Online support

How Alison’s Approaches Work Online

Alison commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name feelings that drive relationship and attachment patterns. EFT emphasizes emotional experience in session so people can practice new responses and feel understood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help people identify values and take committed action even when strong emotions are present; ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve sleep or mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alison treats that as a team effort and will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which strategies to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility across video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is used for deeper conversation and emotional work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging works well for quick reflections or between-session coaching. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Alison help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related matters.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are warm and straightforward. She listens first, then works collaboratively to try practical steps and new ways of responding to strong emotions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience providing psychotherapy in clinical settings and independent practice as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker.

Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?

She is licensed in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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