Musarat Yusufali, LCSW
"My name means happiness, and my life's work is helping women and couples find clarity, joy, and deep emotional peace."
Welcome to My Practice
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). That's just professional jargon for being a licensed healer, marriage mender and change maker.
I help people who want to transform their lives, and are buried under troubled pasts and hurting hearts.
I guide them to healing their past demons so that they can live a life free of anxiety, depression, fears; and build a happier life for themselves and their relationships.
I know from working with women and couples from all walks of life as well as my own personal experience that investing in healing has made the biggest difference in their lives and the best investment they could have made to be happier and healthier.
When my clients have put their trust in me, I have seen them flourish and grow into individuals they never thought they could have become.
I believe when you heal your heart you will change the world. That's why I hope you will schedule your free 15 minute phone consult today.
If you'd like to hear more about my story read on.
Clinical experience
VA, MD, DC, TX, NY, FL
Hear More of My Story
Watch this video interview to learn more about me and my approach to healing.
The Beginnings of a Healer…
My father was a social worker before I knew there existed a social work field. I must have taken from him when I decided to become a social worker first and then a licensed psychotherapist. With my foundational roots of healing and compassion for others cultivated by my father, my formal journey began when I first took a trip to India with my uncle to visit his projects of building schools and orphanages under Comfort Aid International. I returned home to embark on a journey of my own.
The Professional Stuff, Getting My Letters & Credentials
Having completed my undergraduate degree at University of Texas at Austin, I decided a different setting for my graduate studies. In May 2008 I graduated from the MSSW program at Columbia University in New York City. My focus in graduate school was International Social Welfare and I have always enjoyed working with a multi-cultural population.
Since then I have done some training in:
- Somatic Experiencing
- Basic training in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Foundation training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Intensive training in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples
Places I've Been…
I am proud to say that I am many shades of colors! Born in Tanzania, East Africa, I'm also ethnically Indian. Although I've never lived in India, we migrated from Tanzania to the United States before I became a teenager. I now consider myself a 'native' Austinite having lived here more than 20 years. The headscarf that I wear is a symbol of a modest dress within my religion of Islam and I identify myself as Muslim.
Along with being fluent in English, I speak conversational Gujurati (an Indian dialect), Swahili (an East African language) and Hindi (another Indian dialect).
My first name Musarat means happiness in many languages. I have found my name in several cultures including Indian, Pakistani, Arab, Persian, and Spanish cultures. Since the most challenging part of my name can be the pronunciation, here is a phonetic spelling of my name: Moo-sir-rut You-souf-ali.
My Therapeutic Philosophy
Therapy is a sacred space where science meets empathy and deep respect for your core values.
Holistic & Person-Centered
The well-being of your heart, mind, and soul are my highest priorities. I honor your unique background, faith, and lifestyle.
Evidence-Based Techniques
I combine cutting-edge psychological research with tried-and-tested modalities like EMDR, EFT, and DBT to achieve real results.
Warm & Grounded Space
I offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment where we can work through difficult emotions—and even share a laugh together.
Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?
I believe when you heal your heart you will change the world. Schedule your free 15-minute phone consult today.