Mona Awad , LCSW

Mona Awad is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with five years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. She approaches every person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths that can be used to move through difficult moments and toward meaningful change.

She believes that reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life, and she offers steady guidance while clients explore goals and options. Mona blends practical skills with a compassionate presence to empower individuals as they build resilience and work through painful experiences.

As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings clinical training in assessment and evidence-based strategies while centering each person s values and preferences. Mona aims to create a respectful, collaborative environment where clients feel supported in taking the next steps on their journey.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Mona commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy, validating the client s experience, and supporting the person s own goals so they can draw on their strengths to address life challenges. It is helpful for building confidence, exploring motivation, and working through relationship or self-esteem concerns.

CBT is a practical approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms and supports measurable progress through skill development and practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Mona works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life and to access therapy from different locations. This format supports consistent work toward goals while accommodating varied schedules and communication preferences.