Cristiana Pruneanu

About me

I knew I wanted to become a therapist from the age of six. I began reading psychology and psychotherapy literature while I was still in high school and volunteered in a variety of community projects. Throughout my career, I have worked in the corporate sector, taught English Language and Literature, and managed a team of technical writers. I am currently a PhD student, and my doctoral research takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining linguistics and psychology. For the past five years, I have dedicated myself exclusively to psychotherapy. At the same time, my previous experience across different professional environments has given me valuable insight into the challenges my clients face in both their personal and professional lives. As a volunteer, I have been involved in projects focusing on cyberbullying, bullying prevention, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. I also work with immigrants, refugees, expatriates, and international clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. My practice addresses the unique psychological challenges associated with migration, acculturation, identity, minority stress, discrimination, trauma, homesickness, and adapting to life in a new country. I strive to provide a culturally sensitive and affirming therapeutic environment where clients feel understood, respected, and supported.