Rita Dellatore

Rita Dellatore is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 27 years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and coping with life changes, among other concerns. Rita works with people who want practical tools and clearer ways to handle difficult moments in daily life.

She prefers a straightforward, team-oriented way of working. Rita invites motivated clients who are willing to try new coping skills and to be honest about what they are feeling. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, building confidence, and practicing skills that can be used between meetings.

Over nearly three decades she has worked in a range of settings and with many different life problems. That experience informs how she responds to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Rita draws on methods that help people notice their thoughts, shift behaviors, and commit to values-based steps.

Her approach includes listening closely to each person’s story and then trying practical techniques together. That can mean learning to manage strong feelings, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or using mindfulness to steady attention. She also uses motivational methods when people are facing tough choices or changes.

People who choose Rita often want clear tools and a steady, direct way to practice them. She asks clients to try new skills between sessions and checks in on progress. If someone is unsure about formats or scheduling, she asks them to confirm options before booking.

Online approaches and how they fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values and then taking small committed steps toward what matters. It can help when someone feels stuck by helping them act in line with personal priorities rather than getting caught in unhelpful thinking.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting what someone says so they can better understand their own feelings and choices. This approach works well for people who need a straightforward chance to talk through decisions and emotions without pressure.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Rita will collaborate with each person to find which approach or combination fits best. She helps clients weigh their goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past, then adjusts methods as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Rita about scheduling and how sessions can be shaped to fit your everyday routine.