Catinca Morjan

I became a therapist because I’ve always been curious about people—how our experiences, relationships, and environments shape who we become and how we move through the world. I’m drawn to creating a space where people can feel genuinely heard without judgment and become curious about themselves in new ways. What I value most about this work is helping clients better understand their patterns, recognize their strengths, and develop greater trust in their own voice. I believe meaningful change often begins with understanding ourselves more fully, and I feel privileged to be able to walk alongside people as they do that work.

I wish more people knew that healing isn’t about becoming a completely different person or “fixing” everything about yourself. Often, it’s about understanding why you learned to think, feel, or cope in certain ways and recognizing that those patterns may have once served a purpose. Therapy gives us space to approach those parts of ourselves with curiosity rather than judgment. You can accept and have compassion for who you are today while still wanting something to change. Growth isn’t always linear, and you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. I’ll ask about what brought you to therapy, what’s been happening in your life, your history, and what you hope might feel different. In the early stages of therapy, we’ll focus on building trust and developing a better understanding of you—not just your symptoms, but your relationships, experiences, strengths, and patterns. We’ll work together to identify what you’d like to focus on and what approach feels most helpful. I encourage questions and feedback along the way; therapy should feel collaborative, and you should have a voice in how we work together.

I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I take time to understand each client’s experiences, relationships, strengths, goals, and what feels most helpful to them. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, IFS-informed approaches, and traumainformed care, adapting how I work based on your individual needs. For some clients, therapy may involve exploring deeper patterns and past experiences; for others, we may focus more on practical coping skills or a current challenge. Most often, it’s a combination. I also welcome feedback throughout the process so we can adjust our work together as your needs evolve.