- Attachment informed
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
- Emotion-focused work
About Mariana
Mariana Scutaru is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Pennsylvania with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, parenting stresses, and feelings tied to guilt and shame.
She draws on attachment-related ideas to help people notice how early relationships still affect current feelings and choices. Sessions focus on understanding emotional responses and on clearer communication in close relationships. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns that keep them stuck.
Mariana uses client-centered ways of working that invite honest self-reflection. Conversations aim to surface the feelings behind behavior, rather than only treating surface symptoms. She combines emotion-focused and narrative approaches to help people reframe painful stories about themselves and their past.
Her background includes work in community and university settings where she supported people with sexual abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, marital and family stresses, and communication difficulties. That experience informs a practical focus in sessions: understanding where a feeling came from, and what small changes might help now.
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Romanian. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mariana commonly combines attachment-based ideas and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationships shape current feelings and interactions, which can help when guilt or shame traces back to family or caretaking roles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce emotional distress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will help clients try out methods and decide together which ones fit the client’s goals and preferences. That means sessions can include talking through memories, practicing new ways of responding, and setting practical steps to try between meetings.
The therapist’s biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, or sessions that avoid travel time. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help when a quieter setup is needed. Licensed professionals often adapt session length and pacing to match real-life demands, and this process will be discussed when arranging appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she address?
She lists guilt and shame among areas of focus and helps people explore feelings tied to family, faith, relationships, and past events.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She blends attachment-informed listening, emotion-focused work, and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify emotional patterns and practical coping steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in community and university settings supporting people with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Romanian.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.