Iamina Stoian

Iamina Stoian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship difficulties, and challenges such as ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. She speaks both English and Romanian and draws on a decade of clinical experience.

Her approach is practical and person-centered. Sessions begin with listening and understanding what matters most to the client. She uses straightforward techniques to build coping skills, manage strong emotions, and improve day-to-day functioning.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a frequent part of her work because it focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses mindfulness exercises to help people notice their feelings without getting swept away by them. Narrative and motivational methods are used when it helps someone reframe difficult experiences or find motivation for change.

She adapts the plan to each person instead of applying one fixed method. That can mean short-term skill building for a current stressor or longer conversations about past experiences that keep showing up. Throughout, she aims to validate feelings and apply problem-solving steps that clients can use between sessions.

People who reach out can expect clear, calm guidance and an emphasis on practical tools. The first steps are a brief questionnaire and scheduling, then working together to set goals and track progress.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and heard. Online sessions let those conversations continue in a familiar setting and support work on relationship issues, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically include homework, short exercises during the week, and practice that helps with anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity to strong emotions. These exercises can be practiced during and between sessions to manage stress and impulsive responses.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean emphasizing skill-building, exploring past experiences through narrative methods, or mixing approaches over time.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy life because it can reduce travel time, make scheduling easier around work or caregiving, and allow short check-ins when a full session is not possible. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises for use in remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.