Iamina Stoian, LMHC

Iamina Stoian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with ten years of clinical experience. As an LMHC she is trained and authorized to provide mental health counseling in the state of New York - NY LMHC 009549 - and she brings a thoughtful, empathic approach to working with individuals and families.

She has experience supporting a wide range of populations, including teenagers, couples, family units, adults, children with autism, and adults with developmental disabilities. Her practice addresses many concerns such as anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, grief, relationship struggles, and trauma. She works with clients facing life transitions, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment issues, and a variety of family and communication challenges.

Iamina integrates an eclectic approach while placing emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy for its practical benefits, and she adapts methods to match each client's needs. She is known for active listening, validating feelings, and using problem solving techniques to identify patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Motivated and analytical, she supports clients in building routines and skills to promote resilience and reduce the risk of relapse, partnering with them to set achievable goals and make meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Iamina Stoian draws from several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and practical symptom management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client-therapist relationship, creating a supportive space for people to explore feelings and build self-understanding. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can help reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and adapts techniques over time so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet clients where they are. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives, accommodate mobility or geographic limits, and maintain continuity of support when life changes occur.