Meet your therapist
Stefania Gheorghiu (She/Her)

Adopted from Romania and raised in the U.S from the age of 6, I have a perspective unique to many first and second generation Americans. Adapting to a new language and culture shaped my understanding of belonging, resilience, and identity. Now, as part of a globally mobile family myself, I bring both personal insight and professional expertise to supporting those navigating life across countries and cultures.
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Clinically, I support clients through significant life changes, including international moves, career shifts, parenthood, grief, and relationship crossroads. I work with anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, and experiences of loss, abandonment, and betrayal. I also support individuals and couples impacted by substance use or those reassessing their relationship with alcohol or drugs.
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With couples at any stage - dating, premarital, long-term partnership, or contemplating separation - I'm especially passionate about helping partners rebuild trust and intimacy after infidelity. Cross-cultural relationships bring unique strengths and stressors, my aim is to approach your dynamic with humility and curiosity.
I believe authenticity and transparency is vital to our work together. As my primary concern is to create a safe space for you to address uncomfortable and complex topics, I welcome any questions you may have about me, my practice, and my values to ensure that I'm a good fit for your needs. I look forward to connecting with you!
Education
2017 - 2019: University of Maryland (College Park), M.S. in Couples and Family Therapy
2013 - 2017: Smith College, B.A. in Psychology and French Studies
Licenses
Maryland: LCM 851
Virginia: 0717002051
Washington, DC: LMFT 200001368
Certifications and Continuing Education
2025: EMDR Training - In Progress
2025: Imago Couples Therapy with Harville Hendrix - Helping Couples connect, heal and grow​
2025: IFS Therapy - A Parts Work Approach for Healing, Intimacy Pleasure and Connection
2024: The Codependency Treatment Guide - CBT, Somatic Strategies and More to Disentangle from dysfunctional relationships and recover self
2024: Discernment Counseling for Couples on the Brink of Divorce with speakers William J. Doherty, PhD; Steven M. Harris, PhD
2023: Certified Yoga Instructor
2021: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (training program)
2019: Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator (premarital couple therapy program)
