Irina Ivan

About me

Professionally, I am a psychotherapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT). The stereotype is that CBT is a rigid, technical approach, or that it disregards emotions, which is not true, nor was that the focus of my training. Studies show that both types of approaches are valuable in therapy: one focused on reducing symptoms, changing behaviors, and developing skills (e.g., emotional regulation, social skills), and one focused on insight, self-awareness, and identifying recurring patterns in relationships. Both approaches can be naturally integrated into CBT. It is the services provider's responsibility to be transparent about their training, credentials, and approach. Personally, I have prioritized developing my personal identity authentically and in alignment with my values, as well as cultivating inner peace. I firmly believe that life has no pre-set purpose and that success is whatever fulfills us, as long as we do no harm to other beings. Last but not least, with me, you will find a safe space of unconditional acceptance, compassion, and care—free of judgment and open to all individuals who wish to access it in good faith, regardless of their ethnic, racial, sexual, religious, or any other demographic group they may belong to. I believe in equal rights for all people. 🫶🏻