I write at Acertivo
On Substack, I publish English articles about mental health and continue the conversation with readers.
Explore the writingFighting what you feel is a full-time job.
Individual psychotherapy for anxiety, self-criticism, and times when you feel stuck.
I'm Irina Paraschiv. I work with you to understand the patterns holding you back and take steps toward what matters in your life.
We tend to believe what our minds tell us.
They tell us we should be better, more certain, more prepared. That fear means we should stop. Before we know it, the things that matter to us can feel further away.
We can learn to notice these thoughts and choose how to respond, even when they do not go away.
How we work together
We don't start with a ready-made solution. We start with your experience and the direction you want to move in.
Start with what is happening now
You tell me what brings you here and what you would like to be different. We see whether my way of working feels right for you.
Notice what keeps happening
Together, we look at thoughts, feelings, and responses without searching for blame or a quick explanation.
Make room for new steps
We use ACT and CBT where they help, and try changes that make sense in your everyday life.
I've worked as a psychotherapist for over 15 years. My foundation is in CBT, and today I work mainly with ACT.
More about me and my trainingEmotional education beyond the therapy room
I write, speak in public, and work with teams to make mental health easier to understand and bring into everyday life.
I speak at events
I take part in conferences and lead workshops on emotions, stress, and how we relate to ourselves.
See eventsI work with teams
I develop emotional education workshops and programs for people and organizations.
For teamsYou don't have to do this alone.
Write to me and let's see how we can work together.