Mona Awad

Compassionate support with practical tools

LCSW Florida

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Mona

Mona Awad is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with five years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and life transitions, drawing on practical therapeutic methods to help clients identify strengths and build coping skills.

Background and approach

Mona approaches each person as the expert of their own story and emphasizes collaborative work that honors a client’s resilience and goals. Her style blends evidence-informed techniques with a supportive, client-centered stance, creating space to explore difficult emotions while developing tangible strategies for change.

In addition to core concerns, she addresses issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, fertility and parenting-related topics, immigration-related stress, and grief around separation or family problems. Mona welcomes international clients and offers a range of online session formats to suit different needs and schedules.

Online Approaches and Practical Support

Mona integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy into her online practice. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and working to replace them with more balanced alternatives, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard while they explore their values and build confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often draw from both CBT and client-centered methods so treatment can be tailored and adjusted as progress unfolds, with the client guiding the pace and focus.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles. These formats make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access support from different locations, and try brief check-ins or longer conversations depending on what the client prefers.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mona commonly address?

Mona works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression, and challenges with coping through life changes. She also focuses on related issues like abandonment, caregiving stress, blended family difficulties, and immigration-related strain.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach combines client-centered principles with practical techniques so sessions are both supportive and goal-oriented. She emphasizes collaboration and uses tools to build coping skills and increase confidence.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Mona has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns. That background informs her use of structured approaches alongside empathic listening.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with the designation LCSW and holds Florida license number FL LCSW SW21938. She practices from Florida and accepts clients consistent with that licensure.

Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people living in other countries, conducting sessions according to availability and licensing considerations.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their schedule and communication preferences.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on a client’s circumstances.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. This process helps match goals and preferences before beginning work together.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English