Mona Awad

Mona Awad is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Mona approaches each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. She aims to support and empower people taking the first steps toward change.

Her background includes hands-on clinical work over a five-year period in community and clinical settings. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus conversations on what matters most to the person in front of her. That means listening carefully, reflecting concerns back, and helping people notice their own solutions.

Mona also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change the actions that keep problems going. She applies CBT in practical ways, such as trying small behavioral changes and testing new ways of thinking.

In sessions she keeps language clear and direct. Expect short-term goals and practical steps alongside space to process difficult feelings. She can help with issues tied to family of origin, divorce and separation, caregiver stress, immigration concerns, and challenges around commitment, fertility, or fatherhood.

People who prefer a collaborative, down-to-earth approach often find her style a good match. If someone wants steady guidance plus room to lead the conversation, Mona aims to provide that balance.

How Mona blends client-centered work with CBT for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s agenda, not a preset plan. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the client’s priorities so sessions stay relevant to what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and in charge of the changes they want to make.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks down problems into manageable steps, tests new behaviors, and uses short experiments to see what helps. CBT is often practical for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the best approach is often a collaborative process. Mona will work with each person to decide whether Client-Centered work, CBT, or a blend fits their goals and preferences. She adjusts pacing, homework, and focus based on what the person needs in the moment.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help therapy feel more manageable while focusing on real-life changes.