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About me

Music was my first passion:

The scent of wood, rays of light, vocalizations, and piano sounds all played in a gentle melody along the long corridor I walked every Saturday at the Palace of Culture. Those first rays of light piercing through the dirty windows gave me a sense of well-being, a tingle in my stomach that intensified when I heard the piano sound and the voices buzzing frenetically for 2 hours. As a child, I wanted to be a famous singer; I held concerts in front of the courtyard and used bottle caps as entry tickets as I ventured into a performance fueled by an imagined infatuated celebrity. At the end of the corridor in the Palace of Culture was a large, scratched, opulent wooden door; it opened my Saturdays. Scores, notes, piano – the day had just begun, and I, of course, started with dessert.

Today, the rays of light become a game for my young boys and memories for me.

Photography:

I stepped into the world of photography at the end of 2006. It was a journey that traversed various phases of my maturation.

Mother:

“Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had.”

—Linda Wooten

For every woman, the experience of becoming a mother represents a profound transformation. This journey into parenthood brings major changes, both emotionally and physically. It is an adventure full of diverse challenges that you must suddenly face. For me, the role of a parent has become essential and valuable. It has helped me evolve as a person and become better. I have become aware of my own limits and limiting beliefs, and this has given me the opportunity to grow and become a wiser version of myself. I am deeply grateful for this experience of motherhood. I am also a strong supporter of all mothers. This role of a mother has not only benefited me personally but also professionally. It has taught me to understand more deeply and empathize more with those going through difficult times. So, besides personal development, this journey has also brought me a greater ability to help and compassionately understand those around me. It is a wonderful and challenging experience at the same time, and I see it as an opportunity for continuous growth.

Psychotherapist:

I decided to become a psychotherapist after attending a profound photography exhibition dedicated to children battling leukemia. The impact it had on me was profound. At that time, I was facing a difficult choice between law, medicine, and psychology. Initially, law and medicine seemed to be my main options. However, everything changed after I saw that exceptional exhibition. At that moment, I decided to change my path. Since then, I have never regretted my choice. I love this profession with all my heart and enjoy interacting with people every day. What brings me the greatest satisfaction is seeing some of my clients rebuild their lives. As a psychotherapist, I have witnessed amazing transformations and healing of traumas. It is an extraordinary experience to see people reborn and transform their lives for the better. I love what I do and am grateful to be able to bring a positive change into people’s lives.

Education

  • 2008 – 2011 – West University of Timișoara, Faculty of Psychology.
  • 2011 – 2015 – Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy, Training and Supervision in Integrative Psychotherapy.
  • 2012 – 2014 – University of Bucharest, Master’s Degree in Work, Transportation, and Service Psychology.
  • 2012 – 2014 – Ecological University, Bucharest; Master’s Degree in Cognitive Psychodiagnostics and Psychological Counseling.
  • 2015 – 2016 – Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy, Complementary Training in Integrative Oncological Psychotherapy;
  • 2015 – Technical-Applicative Course in Systemic Therapy: Couple, Child, Family
  • 2019 – Dialexis – Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (borderline personality disorder and other self-destructive behaviors);
  • 2023 – American Anger Management Association (NAMA) – anger management specialist.
  • 2024 – The Gottman Institute – Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Professional Experience

  • 2004 – 2007 Volunteering – Nedelea Special Center, Prahova.
  • 2008 – 2010 Volunteering – Save the Children, Soul Friends, Timișoara
  • 2008 – 2010 Volunteering – Save the Children, After School, Timișoara
  • 2010 – Internship at Medicis Medical Center, Timișoara
  • 2012 – Internship at Mediurg Medical Center, Ploiești
  • 2012 – 2014 – Psychologist at Primus School Camp, Bucharest
  • 2012 – 2013 – Trainer at Saatchi Saatchi, Bucharest
  • 2014 – 2015 – Psychologist, Vocational Counselor – daVinci Center, Bucharest
  • 2014 – prezent – Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist – Individual Psychology Office Chiru Andreea, Bucharest
  • 2015 – prezent – Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist – MindCare Center of Excellence in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medlife
  • 2021 – Speaker – OvidiuRo Association – READ ME 100 STORIES! National program to encourage reading in preschool and family settings. An initiative by the OvidiuRO Association in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, under the aegis of the “Educated Romania” project.
  • 2024 – Speaker – “Cu Alte Cuvinte” Association. Online course – “Stories for diversity”

Presentations at medical conferences

  • 2015 – Regional Conference Family Doctor – Practitioner and Manager, “Transference and Countertransference” – Psych. Andreea Chiru-Maga.
  • 2016 – National MedLife Conference, “The Complexity of Medical Practice in the MedLife Medical System, Challenges and Achievements. Attachment Styles” – Psych. Andreea Chiru-Maga;
  • 2017 – Conference “MindCare Healers for Healers – MindCare Supporting Caregivers,” “Doctor-Patient Communication, from Barriers to Solutions” – Psych. Alin Cotigă, Psych. Andreea Chiru-Maga;
  • 2018 – National MedLife Conference, “Etiology, Treatment, and Prevention of Medical Errors.” Communication Styles of the Difficult Patient, Helping Doctors Recognize Potential Conflict/Hostility – Psych. Alin Cotigă, Psych. Andreea Chiru Maga, Dr. Gabriel Diaconu, Dr. Vlad Stroescu;
  • 2018 – Conference “MindCare Healers for Healers” – “Anxiety and Panic – Ailments of Our Times” – Psych. Iulia Avram, Dr. Psych. Mircea Zgardău, Psych. Andreea Chiru-Maga;
  • 2019 – Conference “MindCare Healers for Healers” – “Communication, Personality, and Vulnerability” – Psych. Iulia Avram, Psych. Andreea Chiru-Maga, Psych. Raluca-Elena Cosmescu;
  • 2024 – Conference “Iași Dermatological Spring (PDI), The Relationship Between Attachment Style, Emotional Regulation Capacity, and Health” – Psych. Andreea Chiru-Maga.