Anxiety is not always an enemy that has to be silenced.
Sometimes it appears as fear, agitation, sleeplessness or thoughts that will not stop. At other times it hides behind perfectionism, the need for control or a tiredness you can no longer explain.
You may know that, from the outside, things are not that serious. And still your body reacts as if something bad is about to happen. People may tell you to calm down, but calm does not arrive on command.
What we try to understand
In therapy, I do not look at anxiety only as a symptom that must disappear as quickly as possible. We notice when it appears, what makes it stronger and which part of you may be trying to protect you.
Sometimes anxiety speaks about an old fear. Sometimes it speaks about a life spent too long on alert, anger that had no room to exist, the need to be flawless or a change you do not yet feel ready for.
This does not mean that anxiety is “only in your head”. It means that it deserves enough attention for us to understand how it works in your life.
We can work with
- persistent worry and the feeling that you cannot stop expecting the worst;
- panic attacks or fear of losing control, when these are part of your experience;
- tension in the body, sleep difficulties and exhaustion;
- perfectionism, guilt and the need to do everything “right”;
- anxiety connected with relationships, separation, work, emigration or other life changes.
You do not have to wait until it gets worse
Many people come to therapy only after trying to manage on their own for a long time. They have worked, cared for others and continued to say that they were fine.
You can also come when there is no clear crisis. Sometimes it is enough to feel that the way you are living cannot continue forever.
I wrote more about this perspective in Anxiety – the messenger we try to silence.
Sessions in Bucharest and online
I work with adults in person, in the Calea Călărașilor – Piața Muncii area of Bucharest, and online in Romanian. To begin, you can contact me by phone, WhatsApp or email for a first clarifying conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a diagnosis?
No. You can ask for a conversation when you are going through a difficult period, without having a diagnosis or a clear explanation.
Does psychotherapy remove anxiety?
The aim is not to promise that every difficult emotion will disappear. We work to understand anxiety, relate to it differently and create more freedom to choose.
Can I have sessions online?
Yes. I offer both online and in-person sessions, depending on what is suitable for you and on availability.