Mousumi Mallik , LPCC

Mousumi Mallik is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio who brings a global perspective to clinical work. 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 career includes more than two decades in human services across Uganda, India, and Northwest Ohio, and three years of professional counseling experience licensed in Ohio.

Mousumi has worked with people across the lifespan, from children as young as four to older adults up to age 92, and she also has experience with college student populations. Her background as a teacher informs her approach with younger clients. She provides care for the LGBTQ+ community and has a particular interest in supporting individuals with severe persistent mental health conditions and those in crisis. As a cancer survivor, she understands the challenges faced by people diagnosed with, undergoing treatment for, or recovering from serious health conditions.

She has supported individuals, adolescents, couples, and groups addressing anxiety, PTSD, depression, crisis situations, substance use disorder, personality disorders, and other mental health concerns. Mousumi practices trauma-informed care that focuses on building resilience and confidence. Her therapeutic style blends feminist, humanistic, and person-centered orientations and employs narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused techniques to set achievable treatment goals. Core professional values include kindness, compassion, empathy, and humility, and she tailors conversation and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs while encouraging steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mousumi Mallik

Mousumi draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical strategies for reducing anxiety, managing depression, and changing behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. She also uses narrative therapy to explore personal stories and meaning, helping people reframe difficult experiences and strengthen a sense of identity after trauma or life transitions. Solution-focused techniques complement these approaches by prioritizing small, achievable goals and leveraging a client's existing strengths to create forward momentum.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mousumi works with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so the work remains relevant and effective. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to meet unique situations, and Mousumi tailors care in that same collaborative spirit.

Online therapy with Mousumi offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier for clients to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations, and continue support during life changes, while maintaining the therapeutic relationship and continuity of care.