I am an individual and couples therapist licensed in California with over 7 years of experience as a counselor and mental health practitioner. As humans, I believe we live in an interdependent world in which diverse relationships within family, community and workplace frame our lives. I have worked with clients who have experienced struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and career transitions. I partner with you as a reflective, healing presence in the midst of uncertainty and persistent change.
My counseling style is warm and hopeful. I see each individual as unique and distinct and although life comes with challenges, I believe we don’t have to get stuck in the pain or despair. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and emotion focused principles. I enjoy partnering with clients and creating a safe place to express difficult experiences along with inner-most thoughts and feelings. My passion is to see clients experience emotional and relational healing and succeed in life.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Codependency, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 113582
FL LMFT MT4867
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Alina Ghitea. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Alina is very caring & empathetic. She listens, remembers details & gives relevant/helpful strategies for support with various needs.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Alina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Very good therapist. Talks about god and allows me to vent but the same time she gives good advice whenever I'm done Venting
Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with Alina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
In my recent experience collaborating with Alina, my introduction to therapy has been exceptionally constructive. Alina has demonstrated insightful guidance throughout my transitional journey into therapy, providing valuable resources and materials that have facilitated a deeper comprehension of interpersonal relationships.
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Alina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She was so reliable and empathetic. She offered me outside resources to read or watch as well. I really loved my experience with Alina
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Alina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Alina Ghitea is professional and knowledgeable
Written on Jul 15, 2023 after therapy with Alina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Best therapist around has really helped improve my life by helping me understand who I really am, would recommend Alina to anyone who’s lost in a place in life.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Alina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse