Dr. Caroline Mousa (she/her) is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Center for Effective Therapy and a Clinical Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Mousa received her B.A. in Psychology, her M.Ed. in Counseling, and her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Houston. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Momentous Institute, a community mental health center in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Mousa has extensive experience working with youth and families across school and clinical settings navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and difficulties within parent-child relationships. Her clinical training includes evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has training in trauma-informed play therapy, family therapy, and parent management training. She is currently pursuing certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and in the Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC). Additionally, Dr. Mousa has experience conducting psychoeducational and psychological evaluations for children and adolescents.
Dr. Mousa is deeply committed to providing compassionate, individualized, and culturally responsive care that honors diverse identities, experiences, needs, and circumstances.
