- 27 years experience
- Focus on codependency
- English sessions
About Rita
Rita Dellatore is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 27 years of experience. She helps people who are ready to make changes and want clearer strategies for handling stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and other challenges. Rita values straightforward teamwork and encourages clients to bring their true selves to sessions.
She draws on many years working in different settings to offer practical skills and steady support. Rita focuses on building self-esteem and confidence while teaching coping tools people can use day to day. She also helps clients sort through trauma and difficult life transitions.
Rita brings an authentic, non-judgmental presence to the work. Sessions emphasize collaboration - the client’s goals guide the pace and direction. She listens for strengths and gently builds new ways to manage problems when they arise.
Her practice includes attention to family-related concerns, codependency, attachment and relationship patterns, and issues that come with adoption, caregiving, or aging. Rita pays close attention to how past experiences shape current behavior and choices.
People who do best with her style tend to be motivated to change and open to practicing new skills between sessions. The work often combines clear, simple strategies with supportive conversation so clients can move toward more satisfying daily life.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Rita uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can support work on anxiety, depression, and struggles with meaning or motivation.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then teach concrete skills to change those patterns. CBT often helps with stress, panic, mood shifts, and problem-solving.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rita works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and daily life. She adapts techniques as needed so the work feels useful and manageable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life gets busy. Therapists can use the same ACT and CBT tools online as in person, focusing on practical exercises, homework, and skill practice that fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rita commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, eating concerns, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Rita uses a team-oriented, non-judgmental approach that emphasizes building self-esteem and learning practical coping skills.
What is her professional background?
Rita has 27 years of experience working with clients in multiple settings and brings long-term clinical experience to her practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rita?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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