Madalina Stancu
Hi, I’m Madalina, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California (LPCC #16412). I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2020 and have been in private practice since 2024. Prior to entering private practice, I gained experience working in inpatient psychiatric hospitals and outpatient partial hospitalization programs, supporting adults through a wide range of mental health challenges. I believe that life can be both beautiful and difficult, and that none of us are meant to navigate its challenges alone. My passion for becoming a therapist grew from a desire to help people who may feel alone, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves find their voice, build confidence, and reconnect with a sense of purpose.
I have experience working in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, as well as in most recent years working in private practice providing tele-health services.
First session
In our first session together, we will keep things pretty light and easy as we start to get to know one another. The first session consists of brief introductions, going over the therapy process and what future sessions will look like, then diving into the specific challenges you're facing and what you would like your goals in therapy to be. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
I understand that meeting with a therapist for the first time can feel a little nerve-wracking, so I strive to make the process as comfortable and approachable as possible. During our first session, we will get to know one another, review the therapy process and informed consent, and talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain from our work together. From there, we will collaboratively identify your goals and create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Therapy is not about having all the answers—it is about having a supportive space to explore, grow, heal, and discover the tools that can help you create the life you envision. I look forward to meeting you and walking alongside you on this journey of healing and growth.
Ideal clients
My passion is helping adults, 18 years of age and older, struggling with mild-moderate anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem and relationship issues re-discover themselves to become the best version of themselves.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach to help clients understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all influenced by one another, and how changing unhelpful and negative thought patterns can improve overall well-being.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe that successful treatment consists of building a strong therapeutic alliance with clients, therefore I work from a Rogerian (Person Centered) approach in order to meet clients where they are in life. Therapy process is about the client, and helping them discover what is best for them on their journey.
Strength-Based
I also utilize a strength-based approach as I believe that all individuals are capable of change and growth. I focus on helping individuals re-discover their strengths and abilities and bring awareness to their resilience so that they can continue to flourish and overcome obstacles.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 16412