Alison Mondares, LCSW

Alison Mondares is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who supports adults facing a wide range of emotional challenges. With seven years of experience, she blends evidence-based methods with a compassionate, individualized approach to help people manage depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and major life changes.

She emphasizes collaboration and practical coping skills, guiding clients toward greater self-understanding, stronger communication, and improved emotional resilience. Alison works with concerns that span self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting and family dynamics, sleep difficulties, and chronic stress, tailoring care to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Drawing from proven therapeutic practices, Alison creates a warm, supportive atmosphere where individuals can explore past wounds, develop useful strategies, and build lasting change. Her work aims to empower people to move forward with clearer insight and more effective tools for managing everyday challenges and longer-term transitions.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Alison commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered approaches to support people in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and persistent stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning concrete skills to change behaviors and mood, which can help with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their experiences and build self-awareness and self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Alison works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy stays responsive and personally relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options allow clients to schedule sessions around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities, and to continue therapy during life transitions or when in-person visits are not practical.