Patricia Montanari

Patricia Montanari is a licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of clinical experience. She blends practical problem solving with a respect for how some struggles take time to heal. Patricia aims to create a calm, supportive atmosphere where people can start to make changes.

She trained at New Mexico Highlands University and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance. Her background includes work in private practice, home-based therapy, group settings, and community mental health programs. Early in her career she counseled youths with behavioral challenges in residential and delinquent settings.

Patricia has worked with people facing mood disorders, addictive behaviors, personality disorders, and trauma. She also helps with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship concerns, parenting problems, and ADHD. Her experience includes assessment and treatment across a wide range of clinical issues.

Her approach mixes several practical methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports clearer values and committed action. She also uses attachment-focused ideas, client-centered listening, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when useful.

Outside of work Patricia spends time with family, friends, and dogs. She enjoys travel, swimming, music, and reading. To begin, she asks people to describe what they want to change and then works with them to build achievable steps.

How her approaches translate to online work

Patricia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take actions that align with them, which can ease distress and reduce avoidance. CBT targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to identify which methods match a person's goals, symptoms, and preferences, and adjust techniques as therapy progresses.

Session format details are not specified in the profile, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting sessions into a busy life, keeping regular contact with a therapist from different locations, and using shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you want to know whether video, phone, or another option is possible, please check the therapist's current session offerings before scheduling.