Mona Awad, LCSW

Mona Awad is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with five years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. Mona emphasizes a person-centered approach and supports clients as they take steps toward feeling steadier and more confident.

She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and builds on each person’s strengths. Sessions are conversational and practical. Mona aims to help people spot patterns that get in the way and try new ways of coping that fit their daily life.

Her background includes working with issues tied to family and relationships, such as abandonment, blended family concerns, family of origin issues, and fatherhood matters. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, fertility and immigration challenges, and the fallout of divorce or domestic violence.

Mona uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where people feel heard. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping clients notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors. Together these approaches help with mood, anxiety, and adapting to change.

She offers straightforward guidance and gentle encouragement while honoring each person’s pace. If someone is ready to begin, Mona asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to her availability.

How Mona’s approaches translate to online work

Mona uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to each person’s experience. This approach helps people feel understood and helps clarify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mona works together with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize problem-solving, skills practice, or open-ended conversation.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let someone attend from a location that’s more convenient for daily life. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can adapt Client-Centered and CBT techniques to work well in online meetings, focusing on clear goals, practical homework, and check-ins that match each person’s pace.