Patricia Montanari, LMHC, LPCC

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Compassionate Narrative-informed counseling for real-life struggles

Details

Name	Patricia Montanari
Credentials	LMHC, LPCC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida, New Mexico
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	16

About Patricia

Patricia Montanari, LMHC, LPCC brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida. She blends Narrative therapy with practical techniques to help people sort through stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and major life changes. Patricia writes with a direct, calm approach and focuses on clear steps people can use between sessions.

Her work emphasizes listening to the stories people tell about themselves and then noticing which parts feel stuck.

Background and approach

From there she introduces tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful patterns. Sessions are aimed at manageable goals and realistic coping strategies. Patricia has worked across community settings, home therapy, group programs, and outpatient care.

That background informs an adaptable style that fits different life situations. She also has experience addressing trauma, personality concerns, and co-occurring addictive behaviors. She uses a client-centered stance, helping people name their values and take small steps toward them.

Attachment-informed ideas guide work on relationships, parenting stress, and communication problems. Patricia also supports people coping with OCD tendencies, panic, and body image worries. Her training includes a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance and licensure as a Florida LMHC and a New Mexico LPCC.

Patricia emphasizes practical problem-solving while respecting that some challenges take time to change. Outside of work she enjoys family time, dogs, swimming, travel, music, and reading.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Patricia works with, alongside the areas below.

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 listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Patricia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Patricia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Patricia often blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people reframe their life stories and act on what matters most. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from the problem so new possibilities can be noticed. ACT emphasizes values and small committed steps, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how relationships shape emotions and behavior. That approach can be helpful when communication problems, parenting stress, or long-standing relational patterns cause pain. Finding the right approach is part of the work; the therapist will collaborate with each person to test methods, adjust strategies, and pick what fits their needs and goals.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow sessions to fit around work, childcare, or travel. Video is good for more interactive skill-building and reading body language. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, homework check-ins, and continuing momentum between meetings.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, and relationship problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is narrative-focused and client-centered, combining storytelling work with practical techniques from ACT and CBT to change unhelpful patterns.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 16 years of experience across community agencies, home therapy, groups, and outpatient settings, including work with trauma and co-occurring addictive behaviors.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds licensure as a Florida LMHC and a New Mexico LPCC and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does the pricing structure work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

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