RD Portrait of Rita Dellatore

Rita Dellatore, LCSW

Practical, experienced support for anxiety and stress

27 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Rita

Rita Dellatore is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions. She practices from Florida and works with adults who want concrete skills to feel better and move forward. Rita emphasizes practical change and steady progress over time.

She builds sessions around honesty and respect. Rita aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly. She listens for strengths and helps clients use them in real life situations.

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Background and approach

Rita often focuses on boosting self-esteem and teaching coping skills. That can include ways to manage difficult feelings, improve communication, and handle life transitions. She also supports people dealing with family concerns, eating issues, bipolar disorder, and the effects of past abuse or abandonment.

Her approach draws on therapies that teach new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions can include mindfulness practices, values work, and steps to change unhelpful habits. Rita works with motivated clients who want to try practical strategies and see steady results.

People describe her work as straightforward and caring. She partners with clients to set clear goals and track progress. For those ready to try therapy, Rita offers sessions that focus on skills people can use between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches for online anxiety care

Rita draws on several well-known methods to help people manage anxiety and life stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps clients clarify their values, accept difficult feelings, and commit to actions that matter to them. Client-Centered Therapy centers the persons experience, with the therapist offering empathic listening and support so clients can find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rita will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they map goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works in sessions and between meetings.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for full face-to-face work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can offer brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Rita commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictions, along with self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Rita uses a straightforward, nonjudgmental style that focuses on practical coping skills and building on strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rita has 27 years of experience working in a variety of settings with individuals and families.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, FL LCSW, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Rita offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
27 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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