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Mousumi Mallik

Supportive counselor for parenting and relationships

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Mousumi

Mousumi Mallik is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor with three years of clinical experience and a long history in human services. She earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bowling Green State University and is pursuing a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Toledo.

Her work spans several countries and many ages, so she often draws on broad life experience in session. Mousumi keeps sessions straightforward and practical.

Background and approach

She listens first, then helps clients set clear, attainable goals. She mixes gentle guidance with structured tools so families and individuals can try new ways of coping between sessions. Her background includes work with children, adolescents, and adults, and she has experience supporting LGBTQ clients and people facing serious health challenges.

She also has experience in schools and college settings and has worked with people in crisis. Those experiences inform how she talks through parenting challenges and relationship concerns. In the room she uses narrative techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused ideas.

That means she helps people notice problem patterns, try small experiments, and tell different stories about their lives. The focus is on practical change rather than academic labels. Mousumi describes her approach as person-centered and humanistic.

She aims to create a respectful space where kindness and empathy guide the work. Parents who want clear steps, emotional support, and a partner in problem solving often find this style helpful.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit family life

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It can help with anxiety, mood problems, sleep issues, and parenting patterns by giving practical steps to try between sessions.

Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by noticing the stories they tell about events. This approach is useful for relationship patterns, identity questions, and situations where changing the story can open new choices.

Solution-focused techniques center on small, concrete goals and quick experiments. These ideas work well when parents or couples want immediate, doable changes rather than long-term exploration.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, and caregiving. They also let families keep momentum between meetings through messages and scheduled check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Mousumi works with a wide range of concerns including parenting, relationships, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem, and issues around intimacy and family dynamics.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a person-centered, humanistic style that combines narrative work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and try practical strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience, a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bowling Green State University, and is pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Toledo.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LPCC in Ohio with licence number OH LPCC E.2303491-SUPV.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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