Patricia Montanari, LMHC, LPCC
Therapist in Florida
Patricia Montanari is a licensed mental health counselor who blends practical problem-solving with an empathetic, person-centered approach.
- License MH15998, CTB-2023-0327 · Florida, New Mexico Expires March 2027, September 2026
- NPI 1366757304 · national registry
- Experience and languages 16+ years in practice English
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About Patricia
Patricia Montanari is a licensed mental health counselor who blends practical problem-solving with an empathetic, person-centered approach. She uses well-known therapy methods to help people cope with stress, anxiety, mood changes, and addictive behaviors. Patricia aims to create a calm, supportive space where people can talk through what’s hard and try new ways of coping.
She draws on 16 years of experience working in community mental health, home-based care, groups, and personal settings.
Background and approach
That variety has given her experience with trauma and abuse, personality disorders, and co-occurring substance issues. Patricia also has background helping people navigate parenting challenges and relationship strain. Her clinical work includes approaches such as the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills, clearer communication, and managing intense feelings. She also supports people dealing with obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, and body image concerns. Patricia holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from New Mexico Highlands University and maintains licensure as an LMHC and as an LPCC in New Mexico and Florida respectively.
That training informs practical tools she offers for anger, motivation, and coping with life changes. Outside of clinical work she values time with family and dogs, swimming, travel, music, and reading. Her stated mission is to offer a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where people can find clearer ways forward.
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
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Patricia names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying values and taking steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It can help when anxiety, depression, or life changes make it hard to move forward. The Gottman Method concentrates on improving communication and managing conflict in close relationships by teaching concrete interaction habits that reduce escalation and increase connection. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape present relationships and helps people change patterns that cause repeated pain.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try approaches that match their goals and preferences. Together they’ll track what helps and adjust methods over time, blending techniques as needed to address stress, trauma, or addictive behaviors.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can fit a lunch break or require less bandwidth, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, ADHD, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered, using clear strategies and reflective listening. Sessions often mix skill-building, problem solving, and exploring emotional patterns.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 16 years of clinical experience across community agencies, home-based work, group settings, and independent practice. That range informs how she addresses co-occurring issues like substance use and personality disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance and is licensed as an LMHC and as an LPCC in New Mexico and Florida. She practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered online?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options allow for brief check-ins or longer conversational work depending on needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The matching step helps pair needs and preferences with an appropriate provider.
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