Lavinia Barbu

I help adults manage anxiety, stress, and ADHD using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and somatic (body-based) therapy so they can feel calm, confident, and in control.

I work with high-achieving professionals struggling with perfectionism, procrastination, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, and burnout. Many feel stuck in cycles of overthinking and self-doubt despite success.

Together, we build self-esteem, self-worth, and self-trust by regulating the nervous system, reframing unhelpful thoughts, addressing self-sabotage, and developing practical coping skills for lasting change.

Using evidence-based therapy, including CBT, tapping, mindfulness, executive functioning skills, and somatic (mind-body) techniques, I help clients reduce anxiety and stress, improve focus, motivation, and follow-through, and break the cycle of perfectionism and procrastination.

We work on setting healthy boundaries, improving communication, building emotional resilience, and creating a calmer, more balanced daily life.

My approach is warm, direct, and deeply supportive. You won’t just learn what to do, you’ll understand how to do it and why it works, so real change feels possible and sustainable.

Together, we’ll help you make sense of your patterns, regain control of your energy and focus, and create a life that feels aligned, not just productive.

If you’re ready for more clarity, confidence, and a grounded sense of control, I’m here to support you.

I am licensed to provide therapy in New York and New Jersey.