Luminita Vatasoiu

About Luminita Vatasoiu

Experienced Psychotherapist with a demonstrated history of working with children, teenagers and adults on a variety of issues. Skilled in Anxiety and Depression Management, Relationship Building, Peer Conflict Resolution, Effective Communication for Young Adults, Life Transitions, Life Coaching, Motivation and Empowerment. Proficient in a variety of therapies including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interview, Cognitive Restructuring techniques, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness strategies. Licensed School Adjustment Counselor with an interest in managing anxiety and depression, social skills training, effective communication, building resilience, motivation and grit. Helping school age students develop the proper coping skills to overcome academic and personal challenges as well as build work ethic habits and remain engaged in various age appropriate activities throughout their school years and beyond.

Experience

1. School Adjustment Counselor

   Northbridge School District

   Aug 2021 — Present · Whitinsville, MA, US

   Conducting individual and group counseling sessions (social skills, stress, managing anxiety, peer mediation, anger management, frustration tolerance, grief and loss, relationship management)-Serving as a liaison between the student, home and school and community resources such as family service agencies, courts, protective services, doctors-Attending IEP and 504 meetings for assigned students-Referring students to outside mental health services if necessary-Conducting at-risk assessments-Writing and implementing behavior plans for students -Maintaining records per school protocol -Writing IEP reports, student assessments and progress notes

Education

• Framingham State University

  MA, Counseling-Psychology

  2008 — 2011

• Babes-Bolyai University

  MA, English and American Literature