- 27 years experience
- Collaborative approach
- Focus on coping skills
About Rita
Rita Dellatore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of practice experience. She encourages people who are ready for change to take the first step toward a healthier life. Rita emphasizes teamwork in the room and helps clients build on strengths while learning new coping skills.
In sessions she brings a straightforward, authentic manner and a non-judgmental attitude. Rita has worked in many settings across her career and often supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and the aftermath of trauma. She focuses on practical strategies that can be used day to day to manage strong emotions and difficult situations.
Rita also works with concerns related to self-esteem, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and family-related stress. Her additional interests include abandonment, attachment, aging and caregiver stress, blended family issues, and adoption and foster care questions. She listens for each person’s priorities and adjusts the pace of work to match what feels manageable.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Clients can expect to talk through recent challenges, try new coping tools, and reflect on how past experiences shape current behavior. Rita aims to help people gain confidence and more reliable ways to respond to life changes.
Rita practices in Florida and offers services in English. People who want to start are asked to complete the site’s short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and taking meaningful action even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, breaks problems into patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy creates space for a person to tell their story while the therapist listens without judgment and reflects what the person is experiencing.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods might fit best. Decisions about pace, homework, and what to try first are made collaboratively so the plan feels manageable.
Session format options are not specified in the practice summary, so confirm the current online and in-person options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter time that works for them. Others prefer in-person visits for longer, more in-depth work. Rita will help identify the best way to integrate therapy into everyday life based on the client’s needs and schedule.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rita often help with?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems, plus addiction and family-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is authentic and collaborative. She works as a team with clients and focuses on practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience working in a variety of settings with individuals and families.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LCSW, licensed in Florida, and provides services based in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since session formats are not specified in the practice summary.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.