Harouna Soumah, LMHC, LMFT

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Harouna Soumah applies evidence-based techniques that emphasize practical skills and collaborative problem solving. One approach focuses on cognitive and behavioral strategies - helping clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress, and learning concrete skills to shift those patterns. Another approach centers on trauma-informed interventions - helping people process painful experiences, reduce symptoms, and build coping capacity in ways that respect each person’s pace and resilience. A third common focus is relational and family-centered work - strengthening communication, managing conflict, and rebuilding connection in couples and family systems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Harouna works with each client to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and together they choose methods that fit the client’s needs. This partnership allows techniques to be adjusted over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and travel, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still receiving focused, evidence-informed support.