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About Mariana
Mariana Scutaru is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Pennsylvania with nine years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, as well as issues around identity, intimacy, parenting, and ADHD. Mariana speaks English, Spanish, and Romanian.
She draws from Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to help people understand how early relationships shape current patterns. Sessions include concrete coping skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and discussions about relational patterns that affect daily life. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what feels most pressing now.
Her background includes work in community and university settings, where she supported people with trauma, sexual abuse, communication struggles, and family strain. That range of experience informs a practical mix of talk and skill-building. Mariana helps clients notice how past wounds show up in relationships and work, then practices ways to respond differently.
In sessions she explores emotions and personal stories while also introducing tools to manage symptoms and stress. She pays attention to attachment and how it influences trust, closeness, and conflict. Narrative elements may be used to reframe painful memories into more manageable stories.
People who choose her often want help with relationship patterns, career stress, or coping after big changes. To start, she asks about current concerns and goals, then suggests small steps to try between sessions. The focus is on steady, practical progress over time.
How her methods translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships. It helps when trust, closeness, or abandonment worries get in the way of daily life or connections. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. It supports people who need a straightforward space to sort feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mariana will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying things, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. In practice, online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy schedule easier and reduce travel time. Some formats can be shorter check-ins, others allow a full hour for deeper conversation. The focus is on matching the format to what works with your day, technology, and comfort, while keeping the therapeutic goals clear and practical.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, intimacy and identity concerns, ADHD and related struggles.
How would she describe her approach?
She combines Attachment-Based and Client-Centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions mix emotional exploration with practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience, including roles in community and university settings supporting a range of mental health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Romanian.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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