Meet Cristina Ionitoiu

Cristina Ionitoiu is a trauma-informed mental health practitioner and Registered Nurse with a specialization in psychiatric care, offering clients compassionate, practical support rooted in over a decade of clinical experience, personal study, and mindfulness-based practice.

Cristina believes that each person has the power to fuel their own mental wellness, starting with the courageous step of facing discomfort and acknowledging difficult emotions. Her goal is to equip clients with practical, evidence-based tools that foster long-term healing, resilience, and emotional clarity.

Cristina draws from a diverse clinical background that includes:

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-Based CBT
• Motivational Interviewing
• Somatic Experiencing principles
• Nutrition-focused wellness planning

Her professional experience spans hospital settings, academic institutions, and leadership roles in mental health, giving her unique insight into both system-level care and personalized one-on-one support.

Cristina provides therapy for adults and teens experiencing:

• Depression, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation
• PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
• Self-esteem issues and identity exploration
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Self-harm and distress tolerance
• Anger, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions
• Immigration and refugee-related stress
• Cultural and faith-based mental health concerns

Cristina’s sessions are grounded in mindfulness and relational safety. She works with deep respect for each individual’s lived experience and is committed to providing culturally and spiritually sensitive care. Her clients describe her as calm, non-judgmental, and skillfully direct, someone who holds space for healing without pressure while offering tools that truly work.

Cristina welcomes all clients as they are and meets them with care, compassion, and a deep belief in their potential for change.