Patricia Montanari, LMHC, LPCC

Patricia Montanari, LMHC, LPCC combines practical problem-solving with a compassionate, people-centered approach. She brings 16 years of experience and focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, and relationship challenges including jealousy. Her style is straightforward and calm, aimed at making sessions useful and easy to follow.

She uses a mix of therapy methods to match what each person needs. That can include cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, acceptance-based ideas to reduce struggle with feelings, and attachment-focused work to repair patterns in close relationships. Patricia also draws on dialectical behavior ideas for emotion regulation and client-centered listening to make space for each person's perspective.

Her background includes work in community mental health, group settings, and home-based care. She has supported people affected by trauma, personality concerns, and co-occurring substance issues. That variety shaped a flexible approach that adapts to different life circumstances and cultural backgrounds.

Sessions typically focus on clear goals and practical skills. Patricia helps people develop coping strategies, improve communication, and rebuild trust after breaches such as infidelity or jealousy. She also works on self-esteem, boundaries, and relapse prevention for addictive behaviors.

Outside of therapy she values family time, travel, swimming, music, and reading. Her stated mission is to create a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where people can work through life’s challenges and find concrete steps forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then take actions that match their values. This is useful when worry, jealousy, or low mood gets in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to change behavior and mood, which helps with anxiety, panic, and obsessive thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people shift those patterns to improve trust and communication.

Choosing the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will listen to a person's goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust the plan as progress or new needs emerge. Many clients use a mix of methods to address emotion regulation, communication problems, and relapse prevention for addictive behaviors.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or travel and can reduce commute time. Some sessions may work better for brief check-ins or skills practice while others suit deeper conversation. Discussing scheduling preferences and session length helps tailor therapy to everyday life.