- CBT-informed approach
- Empathic listener
- Skill building focus
About Iamina
Iamina Stoian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strains. She also addresses concerns like low self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and codependency. Her tone is practical and direct, and she focuses on helping people find clearer ways to cope and make changes that fit their lives.
With ten years of experience, Stoian adapts her approach to each person she meets. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to break down unhelpful patterns and build workable habits. She also draws on client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to tailor sessions to the moment.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small, achievable steps. She listens for patterns tied to attachment, abandonment, or control, and then helps people try new ways of responding. When needed she addresses practical issues like communication, blended family challenges, caregiving stress, and career pressures.
Stoian explains problems plainly and works collaboratively on problem solving. She helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck, practices new coping tools, and reviews progress week to week. The approach is steady and task-focused, while remaining empathetic.
People who choose her can expect straightforward feedback, skill-building exercises, and attention to how daily routines affect mental health. She offers services in English and Romanian and practices in New York.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on hearing the person's concerns and responding with empathy and respect. It helps when someone needs a space to talk, be heard, and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to shift them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and habit changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and changing course when needed so sessions fit the person's life.
Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. It can also make scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities simpler, while keeping the focus on practical tools and homework between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Additional focuses include ADHD, codependency, caregiver stress, and problems with attachment or abandonment.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that balances listening with problem solving. Sessions often pair clear goals with exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and populations. Her work emphasizes identifying patterns and supporting change in daily routines.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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