I am Nicoleta Casangiu, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in adult clinical psychology. My approach in the therapeutic process is to accompany you, understand you, and guide you on your personal path of self-discovery, healing, and connection with who you truly are, always respecting your desires, principles, and values.tus deseos, principios y valores.

I have an innate curiosity that drives me to keep learning continuously and to seek new professional challenges. I have specialized in complex trauma and dissociation, using the EMDR method, as well as in eating disorders and infertility psychology. Recently, I have also integrated trauma-focused art therapy into my practice. My orientation is integrative, meaning I adapt to the needs of each person, couple, or family with flexibility, creativity, and constant openness.

Currently, in my private practice, I mainly work with adults who have experienced complex traumas or are going through difficult times, such as adaptation difficulties, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, or somatization disorders. In addition to working with adults, I also work with children and adolescents and their families, helping them manage various emotional and relational challenges. I work with them to encourage more open communication and deeper emotional connection, providing tools that allow them to overcome difficulties and promote a healthy and balanced family environment.

In my couples therapy approach, I rely on Emotionally Focused Therapy(EFT) by Susan Johnson, which aims to strengthen emotional bonds and promote connection between partners. Through this approach, I help partners recognize and safely express their emotions, facilitating a deep change in the relationship and creating a healthier emotional environment.

I also collaborate with two international assisted reproduction clinics, where I support couples in facing the emotional challenges that arise during treatment, such as anxiety, uncertainty, stress, and the pressure these processes can generate in the relationship. I also help them manage genetic grief, which can occur when they need to resort to techniques such as gamete or embryo donation, providing a space where they can process the loss of their genetic inheritance and accept new ways of building their family. Together, we work on accepting their emotions and maintaining a healthy emotional connection during these difficult times, helping them improve communication, express their feelings honestly, and strengthen their bond in the midst of adversity. I also offer support in managing other relational challenges, such as emotional expression or separation-related difficulties.

Regarding art therapy, I draw inspiration from Cathy Malchiodi’s approach, which she defines as “a form of psychotherapy that uses the creative process to improve and strengthen the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of people of all ages.” Art therapy is not only a tool for artistic expression but also a way to process and communicate difficult experiences or deep emotions that are often hard to express with words. Contrary to popular belief, art therapy is not an alternative therapy but a recognized psychotherapeutic approach, supported by a solid body of research, used both in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

In my art therapy sessions, I use art as a means to express and communicate internal experiences and conflicts. The creative process not only promotes emotional and spiritual well-being but also serves as a powerful tool for self-knowledge, identity exploration, and personal empowerment. As the person explores their artistic potential, they begin to identify and build their own internal resources, facilitating a path toward free expression, both verbally and non-verbally.

The difficulties addressed in art therapy are very varied: from lack of autonomy and self-esteem, to relational problems in the family or work environment, as well as adaptation difficulties in people affected by chronic illnesses such as cancer or HIV, processes of loss and grief, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, addictions, depression, and eating disorders.

For me, the most important thing in any therapeutic process is to create a space of trust and safety, where the relationship with the therapist becomes an essential part of the healing process.

I deeply believe in the power of an empathetic and close presence in the therapeutic process. As humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers said:

“The gentle and sensitive company of an empathic stance provides illumination and healing. In such situations, deep understanding is the most precious gift one can give to another.”