Faizah Mawusi

Faizah Mawusi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 32 years of practice. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about hard things like anxiety, grief, or trauma.

Her work leans on Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered methods. That means she pays attention to how past injuries affect daily life while following each person at their own pace. She uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful.

Sessions often include simple, teachable skills for managing overwhelming feelings. She also guides people through big life changes, communication struggles, and challenges tied to identity or culture. The goal is clearer thinking and more steady moments day to day.

Over her career she has supported people coping with addiction, postpartum depression, self-harm, and compassion fatigue. She also helps those wrestling with guilt, shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Her approach blends direct skill-building with steady listening.

Her practice emphasizes cultural awareness and respect for each person’s background. People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward language, practical strategies, and collaborative goal-setting. To begin, follow the site's directions to match and schedule a session.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on gently addressing how past harm affects today. It often involves helping people notice triggers, reduce overwhelm, and build coping skills for flashbacks or distress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, giving space for feelings and choices while the therapist follows the person's lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needs change. That collaborative attitude helps shape clear, reachable goals for sessions.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone use mindfulness exercises or CBT worksheets between meetings to keep progress moving. Ask about format options when scheduling to know what will work best for everyday life.