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Rita Dellatore, LCSW

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Rita

Rita Dellatore is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 27 years of experience who guides people through stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a long career across multiple settings to collaborate with motivated clients who want to become more confident, develop new coping skills, and move toward healthier patterns. Rita emphasizes authenticity and a nonjudgmental stance while helping clients explore strengths and build practical strategies for day-to-day living.

Her work often focuses on supporting those dealing with self-esteem concerns, family difficulties, eating and bipolar-related struggles, and the aftermath of abuse or loss. Rita also attends to issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and communication problems, applying evidence-informed approaches to meet each person where they are.

She listens for individual stories, helps identify practical steps forward, and partners with clients to foster resilience amid change.

How Rita's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a way to explore different inner parts and their roles, helping people understand internal conflicts and heal from trauma or persistent negative patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so clients can pursue meaningful goals while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client's pace and supports self-discovery and growth.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Rita works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods over time so the work remains practical and relevant. Together the therapist and client explore which tools are most helpful and modify the plan as progress unfolds.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and try different ways of working that suit individual comfort and access needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rita commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family and eating issues, and bipolar-related concerns, along with many related areas such as abandonment and attachment problems.
What is Rita's therapeutic approach and style?
The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, emphasizing authenticity, strengths, and practical coping skills drawn from client-centered and evidence-informed therapies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 27 years of experience working with individuals and families across a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
Rita is an LCSW licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW6730 and practices from Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsEating disordersBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English