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Online therapist

Rita Dellatore

Compassionate social worker focused on families

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
27 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rita

Rita Dellatore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family concerns. She practices in Florida and uses straightforward, practical talk to help clients find better ways to cope. Rita aims to meet people where they are and work together on concrete skills they can use each day.

Rita emphasizes an honest, nonjudgmental approach in sessions. She focuses on building self-esteem and confidence while teaching coping strategies for hard moments.

Background and approach

Her work often addresses relationship and family issues, as well as struggles with addiction, eating, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Her background includes long-term clinical work across different settings with individuals and families. She draws on evidence-based methods to guide problem-solving and emotional regulation.

Over time she has supported people through grief, life transitions, and the lingering effects of past abuse. Rita combines practical skill-building with listening and validation. Sessions typically involve setting goals, practicing new responses, and reviewing what helps in daily life.

She encourages authenticity and collaboration so clients feel part of the plan for change. Clients may expect a steady, experienced clinician who stresses real-world tools. Rita is fluent in English and accepts international clients for online formats.

Her practice offers options that fit busy schedules and different comfort levels with therapy.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them. It encourages identifying values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help when life changes or parenting feels overwhelming.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and support so people can find their own solutions to family and personal problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rita will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize practical skills, values-based action, or simply more space to process events.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, while phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into family schedules and to keep momentum between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Rita help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addiction concerns. Family issues, eating problems, and bipolar disorder are also within her focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and nonjudgmental, with emphasis on building self-esteem and learning coping skills. Sessions balance listening with practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rita has 27 years of experience working with individuals and families in a range of settings. That background informs her practical, skills-based approach.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Florida as FL LCSW SW6730.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
27 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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