Iamina Stoian, LMHC
New York LMHC specializing in trauma and anxiety
- CBT-focused care
- Flexible online sessions
- English and Romanian
About Iamina Stoian
Iamina Stoian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 10 years of clinical experience. As an LMHC she is trained to provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, families, and groups, and she draws on a range of therapeutic methods to meet each person's needs.
She has worked with diverse populations including teenagers, couples, families, adults, children with autism, and adults with developmental disabilities. Her practice addresses a wide spectrum of concerns such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and challenges related to life transitions. In addition to these areas, she focuses on stress, self-esteem, family and blended family issues, caregiver stress, and difficulties around attachment and abandonment.
Her approach is primarily eclectic, with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because of the measurable progress it can support. She adapts methods to fit each client, integrating client-centered principles, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative work when those approaches better serve the therapeutic goals.
Known for an empathic and analytical style, she uses active listening, validation, and practical problem-solving to identify patterns that interfere with daily functioning and to build strategies that reduce relapse risk and strengthen overall wellbeing. Iamina provides services in English and Romanian and offers flexible session formats to accommodate different needs.
She has worked with diverse populations including teenagers, couples, families, adults, children with autism, and adults with developmental disabilities. Her practice addresses a wide spectrum of concerns such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and challenges related to life transitions. In addition to these areas, she focuses on stress, self-esteem, family and blended family issues, caregiver stress, and difficulties around attachment and abandonment.
Her approach is primarily eclectic, with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because of the measurable progress it can support. She adapts methods to fit each client, integrating client-centered principles, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative work when those approaches better serve the therapeutic goals.
Known for an empathic and analytical style, she uses active listening, validation, and practical problem-solving to identify patterns that interfere with daily functioning and to build strategies that reduce relapse risk and strengthen overall wellbeing. Iamina provides services in English and Romanian and offers flexible session formats to accommodate different needs.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Iamina Stoian have?
She has 10 years of experience providing mental health care.
Is Iamina Stoian a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Her license is NY LMHC 009549.
In which languages does Iamina Stoian provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Romanian.
Where is Iamina Stoian located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Iamina Stoian as my therapist?
You can work with Iamina Stoian through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Iamina Stoian work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Iamina Stoian cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Iamina Stoian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors in ways that improve day-to-day functioning and coping.She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own goals. This approach is often useful for building self-esteem, exploring relationship dynamics, and working through attachment or abandonment concerns.
Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she may integrate to help clients increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to difficult emotions, which can be helpful for trauma responses, anger, and attention challenges.
Finding the right fit is part of the process, and she approaches treatment collaboratively. She will work with clients to choose and adjust methods based on individual goals, preferences, and responses to therapy so that the approach supports each person's path forward.
Online therapy with licensed professionals like Iamina offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain consistency around work, family, or geographic constraints and support ongoing progress when in-person appointments are difficult to schedule.