- Attachment-informed care
- Practical coping tools
- English Spanish Romanian
About Mariana
Mariana Scutaru is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Pennsylvania who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. She also supports people facing issues related to self-esteem, intimacy, ADHD, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Mariana speaks English, Spanish, and Romanian and brings nine years of clinical experience to her work.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about painful experiences and name what matters to them. Sessions focus on noticing emotions, understanding patterns in relationships, and finding small practical steps to feel better. Mariana uses straightforward language and aims to make therapy feel understandable and useful from the start.
Her approach mixes Attachment-Based ideas with Client-Centered listening and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. That means she pays attention to how early relationships shape current reactions while also offering tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Narrative ideas are used to help people reframe their life story when past events keep shaping the present.
Mariana has worked in community and university settings for several years and has supported people with sexual abuse, trauma, communication problems, blended family issues, and caregiver stress. She combines talking, reflecting, and practical coping strategies so people leave sessions with both insight and something to try between meetings.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mariana draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships affect current patterns and help people recognize and change repetitive reactions. Client-centered therapy centers the person by using active listening and empathetic reflection to help them discover their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete tools to test and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so day-to-day life feels more manageable.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist make choices together about which ideas to use and when to change course.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can better fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. Online meetings can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, reduce commute time, and keep therapy consistent during life transitions. Therapists can still use attachment-focused reflection, client-centered listening, and CBT skill-building effectively through remote sessions, and Mariana will help decide which mix fits a client's needs and routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mariana address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem and intimacy issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental with an emphasis on emotional exploration and practical skills. Sessions combine listening with concrete strategies to help people manage thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of experience working in community and university settings, supporting people with trauma, sexual abuse, communication challenges, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Romanian.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.