Cristina Nedelcu
Cristina Nedelcu
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by chronic stress? Do you find yourself caught in unsatisfying relationships, caregiving roles, or patterns of behavior that no longer serve you? I believe that change is possible—and that you already have the inner strength needed to make it happen. Together, we can uncover your innate resources and develop the tools you need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and renewed purpose. As a licensed therapist with over 30 years of experience, I offer a compassionate and collaborative approach. My clinical background includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in areas such as trauma, emotional dysregulation, impulse control, and chronic stress. I also have expertise in adoption-related issues and self-harming behaviors. Today, my focus is on helping adults build resilience and embrace meaningful growth. I earned my PhD in Social Welfare from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory designation in Ohio. Beyond my work as a clinician, I have extensive experience as a scholar, published author, and administrator, which enriches my ability to support my clients with both depth and practicality. My ideal client is someone who is ready to embrace change, deepen their self-awareness, and commit to their personal growth. Let’s work together to transform old patterns into opportunities for joy, balance, and fulfillment. If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out—I’d be honored to support you on your journey.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is really about getting to know you—what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping to get out of our work together. I’ll ask you some questions about your life, your goals, and any challenges you’re currently facing, but there’s no pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with. We’ll also talk a little bit about how I work as a therapist and what therapy with me might look like moving forward. Since this is an online session, I’ll encourage you to find a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable talking. Technology glitches can happen, and that’s okay—we’ll work through any bumps as they come. Most importantly, this is a space where you can show up just as you are. My goal is for you to leave the session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer idea of how we can move forward together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What makes my approach unique is a mix of experience, heart, and a genuine commitment to walking alongside you in whatever you’re facing. I’ve worked in a variety of settings—supporting adults with mental health challenges, working with kids and teens, helping families in the child welfare system, and spending over 15 years in academia as a teacher and published author. All of this shapes how I show up in the therapy space. I believe in treating every client with unconditional positive regard—no matter your background or what brings you here, you’ll be met with respect and acceptance. I see therapy as a team effort. I’m here to be a trusted partner in your process—not to tell you what to do, but to help you tap into your own strengths and navigate change in a way that feels right for you. I also know that change isn’t easy and it doesn’t happen overnight. My job is to help create a safe, supportive space where new insights and shifts can happen naturally, at your pace.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with people who are feeling that itch for change-even if they are not exactly sure what needs to shift just yet. You might sense that there is more to you...more strength, more potential, more life waiting to be lived. You are dedicated to growing and figuring things out and while you already know yourself, it helps to have someone in your corner asking the right questions and helping you see things from a new angle. If you are ready to tap into what is already inside you and take some real steps toward the life you want, I'd love to help you get there.
About Cristina Nedelcu
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a practical evidence-based approach that helps you identify and change unhelpful thoughts that may be contributing to emotional distress or difficulties in your life. Together we will explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop healthier ways of thinking and coping. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic stress or other challenges, CBT offers tools that can empower you to take meaningful steps toward feeling better and living more fully.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution Focused Brief Treatment (SFBT) is a collaborative and goal-oriented approach that focuses on your strengths, resources and what is already working in your life. Rather than spending a lot of time analyzing problems, we will work together to imagine your preferred future and identify small, meaningful steps to help you get there. This approach invites creativity and playfulness in how we explore solutions, often through questions that spark new perspectives and possibilities. SFBT is designed to help you build momentum and create positive change, often in a short period of time.
Narrative
Narrative Therapy (NT) is a collaborative and highly empowering approach that views you as the expert in your own life. Together we will explore the stories that we tell about ourselves and your experiences, especially the ones that may feel limiting and painful. This therapy invites you to reframe and re-author these stories in ways that highlight your strengths, values and hopes for the future. By creating space for new perspectives, NT helps you separate yourself from the problems you are facing and opens up new possibilities for change and growth.