Team

Prof. Dr. Anca Dobrean

Director of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB).

Prof. Dr. Anca Dobrean

Director of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB).

Anca Dobrean is a professor and the Director of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and a researcher in the field of evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents.

Dr. Dobrean is a member of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) and served as the President (2012–2024) of the Romanian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies (APCCR).

She has coordinated numerous national and international research projects focused on child and adolescent mental health, digital mental health interventions, school-based prevention programs, and clinical assessment. She is the recipient of several research grants investigating innovative interventions for ADHD and anxiety and depression disorders in children and adolescents.

As a researcher, Dr. Dobrean has led studies on the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating internalizing and externalizing disorders in children and adolescents, as well as research on the role of parental factors in various child mental health conditions. Her work bridges science and practice, promoting evidence-based psychological interventions adapted to real-life contexts.

Phone:00407438897
Email:ancadobrean@psychology.ro

Dr. Costina-Ruxandra Poetar

Associate Professor

Dr. Costina-Ruxandra Poetar

Associate Professor

Costina-Ruxandra Poetar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy within the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca and the head of the Digital Enhanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Children, Adolescents, and Parents laboratory.

She earned her PhD in Psychology in 2016 within the Doctoral School of Psychodiagnosis and Scientifically Validated Psychological Interventions, with the thesis “Transdiagnostic Interventions Delivered Through Technology.”

Her research interests include scientifically validated interventions for children, adolescents, and adults; family and couple psychology; and technology-delivered interventions (Internet-based, computerized, mobile applications, and virtual reality–delivered interventions).

She is currently coordinating the project “Optimizing Digital Parenting Interventions for ADHD: A Network Analysis Approach” (Acronym: ADHDnet).

Email:costinapoetar@psychology.ro

Dr. Raluca Georgescu

Postdoctoral researcher

Dr. Raluca Georgescu

Postdoctoral researcher

Raluca-Diana Georgescu earned her PhD degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, in 2020, following undergraduate and master’s studies in clinical psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy.

She is a licensed clinical psychologist and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, conducting her research activity at the University of Padua (Italy) and the University of Washington (USA).

Her scientific work focuses on the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of psychological interventions for chronic pain and mental health conditions.

Currently, she is the Principal Investigator of the RECOVER project (REcasting psychological interventions for Customizing, Optimizing, Validating, and Enhancing Recovery of chronic pain patients), funded by the European Union through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01-01).

The project aims to identify the active ingredients of psychological interventions for chronic pain, as well as ineffective or potentially harmful components that may limit clinical outcomes. Its main goal is to develop a clinical decision-support system to personalize psychological treatments for chronic pain and optimize therapeutic outcomes.

Her research work has been recognized through several awards, including the POSDRU Award for Research Excellence (2016) and the Young Researcher in Science Award under the Rada Mihalcea Program (Cluj-Napoca City Hall, 2024).

In addition to her research, Dr. Georgescu contributes to scientific publishing as a member of The Lancet Psychiatry Editorial Board Development Programme and the European Association of Science Editors, supporting international peer review and dissemination of clinical psychology research.

Research projects as Principal Investigator (PI)

Active

RECOVER – REcasting Psychological Interventions for Customizing, Optimizing, Validating, and Enhancing Recovery of Chronic Pain Patients.

Funder: European Union Programme: HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01-01 (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship 2023).

Period: 2024-2027

Funding: €265,099.20

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NestVR – A Virtual Reality Intervention for Oncological Patients During Brachytherapy.

Funder: Babeș-Bolyai University

Period: 2023–2024

Funding: €10,000

PainCare – A Virtual Reality Intervention for Post-Surgical Pain.

Funder: National Authority for Scientific Research and Innovation, CNCS-UEFISCDI

Programme: PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2021-1054

Period: 2022–2024

Funding: €50,000

Entrepreneurship for Innovation through Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research

Funder: Babeș-Bolyai University

Period: 2021–2022

Funding: ~€6,000

Email:ralucageorgescu@psychology.ro

Dr. Andreea Robe

Postdoctoral researcher

Dr. Andreea Robe

Postdoctoral researcher

Andreea Robe is a senior pediatric psychiatry physician and an associate teaching staff member at the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy and the Department of Special Psychopedagogy of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University.

She obtained the doctoral degree in psychology in 2022 within the doctoral school Evidence Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions with the thesis "Heart rate variability as a potential neurophysiological marker in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder".

Her professional expertise includes specialized services in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with mental disorders.

Her research interests include child and adolescent psychopathology, physiological measurements as markers of psychological functioning, and highlighting the interactive relationship between the human body and the cortex.

Denisa Moldovan

Doctoral researcher

Denisa Moldovan

Doctoral researcher

Denisa Moldovan is a doctoral student within the doctoral school Evidence Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions.

Her research interests include exploring the mechanisms involved in the progression of depression and anxiety symptoms, as well as investigating parental factors involved in child and adolescent psychopathology, aiming to identify key factors and interventions that can improve mental health at both individual and family levels.

Email:denisamoldovan@psychology.ro

Tudor Văidean

Doctoral researcher

Tudor Văidean

Doctoral researcher

Tudor Văidean works as a resident physician specializing in Pediatric Psychiatry, involved in the evaluation and management of a wide range of mental disorders among children and adolescents.

His main research interests consist of identifying and studying new potential markers associated with psychopathological manifestations.

Email:tudorvaidean@psychology.ro

Dr. Ionuț-Stelian Florean

Assistant Professor, PhD

Dr. Ionuț-Stelian Florean

Assistant Professor, PhD

Ionuț-Stelian Florean is an Assistant Professor, PhD, at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca.

In this role, he teaches courses such as Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics, Psychological Assessment, and Psychodiagnosis of Abilities and Intelligence.

He earned his PhD in 2022 within the Doctoral School of Evidence-Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions, with a thesis focused on the effectiveness of online parental interventions in reducing behavioral problems in children and adolescents.

He is currently involved in several research projects exploring emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents, understanding the mechanisms contributing to their development, and evaluating the effectiveness of various interventions aimed at preventing and reducing these issues.

In his current research activity, he primarily employs network analysis—an innovative method that allows the exploration of the dynamic relationships among symptoms. His goal is to clarify the mechanisms underlying the emergence of emotional and behavioral problems and to optimize psychological interventions for children and adolescents.

Email:stelianflorean@psychology.ro

Dr. Raluca Balan

Postdoctoral researcher

Dr. Raluca Balan

Postdoctoral researcher

Raluca Bălan is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and an affiliated researcher in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca.

Raluca earned her PhD in Psychology in 2021 within the Doctoral School of Evidence-Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca.

She has been involved in numerous research projects focused on developing and testing technology-mediated psychological interventions aimed at reducing emotional problems and bullying among children and adolescents.

Her research interests primarily focus on understanding the mechanisms underlying school bullying and on the use of technology in delivering scientifically validated psychological interventions.

Currently, she is conducting a research project aimed at developing and evaluating the effectiveness of a customized ChatGPT designed for adolescents who witness bullying incidents.

Email:ralucabalan@psychology.ro

Alexandra Viman

Doctoral researcher

Alexandra Viman

Doctoral researcher

Alexandra Viman is a doctoral student within the doctoral school Evidence Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions since September 2025.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Counseling, and Psychotherapy from Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj Napoca.

Email:alexandraviman@psychology.ro

Iulia Călugăr

Doctoral researcher

Iulia Călugăr

Doctoral researcher

Iulia Călugăr is a resident physician specializing in Pediatric Psychiatry, with a main interest in integrating multidisciplinary approaches to understanding and managing neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents.

Her research activity focuses on identifying possible neuromarkers involved in the etiopathogenesis of these disorders, aiming to support targeted and effective clinical interventions within the pediatric population.

Email:iuliacalugar@psychology.ro

Roxana Mărginean

Doctoral researcher

Roxana Mărginean

Doctoral researcher

Roxana-Mihaela Mărginean is a PhD student within the Doctoral School “Psychodiagnosis and Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions” at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

She is a clinical psychologist and a certified cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, accredited by the Romanian College of Psychologists and the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

She has completed formal training in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and holds additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Her research interests focus on the effectiveness of technology-mediated psychological interventions in the treatment of psychotic disorders, as well as the role of transdiagnostic processes—such as cognitive fusion and experiential avoidance—in the relationship between paranoid ideation and psychological distress.

She has also contributed to the Romanian adaptation, psychometric validation, and diagnostic utility assessment of the Green Paranoid Thoughts Scale – Revised (GPTS-R).

Email:roxanamarginean@psychology.ro

Dr. Iulia Coșa

Postdoctoral researcher

Dr. Iulia Coșa

Postdoctoral researcher

Iulia earned her PhD in Psychology in 2024 within the Doctoral School of Evidence-Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions, with the thesis “Internet Gaming Disorder in Adolescents: Parental Contributions and Mental Health Correlates.”

She is also a licensed psychologist in clinical psychology and psychotherapy, accredited by the Romanian College of Psychologists and the Romanian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.

Her main research directions focus on adolescent mental health issues, with a particular interest in Internet Gaming Disorder.

Email:iuliacosa@psychology.ro

Dr. Diana Grama

Postdoctoral researcher

Dr. Diana Grama

Postdoctoral researcher

Diana Grama obtained the doctoral degree in psychology in 2025, defending the thesis entitled "Victimization through bullying in children and adolescents. The role of parental factors and individual mechanisms".

Email:dianagrama@psychology.ro

Iulia Vlad

Doctoral researcher

Iulia Vlad

Doctoral researcher

Iulia Vlad is a doctoral student within the doctoral school Evidence Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions since September 2025.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and completed the Master’s program in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Counseling, and Psychotherapy, both at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca.

Her research interests focus on cognitive-affective mechanisms involved in social anxiety disorder in children and adolescents.

Email:iuliavlad@psychology.ro

Miruna Crișan

Doctoral researcher

Miruna Crișan

Doctoral researcher

Miruna-Bianca Crișan is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, currently a doctoral student at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, within the doctoral school Evidence Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions.

Her doctoral research focuses on the evaluation of group interventions for children and adolescents with social anxiety, examining factors that moderate the efficiency and effectiveness of these interventions.

Email:mirunacrisan@psychology.ro

Oana Munteanu-Forij

Doctoral researcher

Oana Munteanu-Forij

Doctoral researcher

Munteanu-Forij Oana is a resident physician specializing in Pediatric Psychiatry, involved in clinical evaluation and therapeutic management of psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents.

Her research interests focus on investigating correlations between neural or physiological markers and internalizing problems in the pediatric population, aiming to develop personalized and scientifically based therapeutic interventions.

Email:oanamunteanu@psychology.ro

Prof. Dr. Anca Dobrean

Head of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, BBU

Prof. Dr. Anca Dobrean

Head of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, BBU

Anca Dobrean is Professor and Head of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and a researcher in the field of evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Babeș-Bolyai University in 2005. Dr. Dobrean is a Fellow of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), Past President (2012-2024) of the Romanian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies (APCCR), and a certified clinical psychologist and psychotherapist trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Dr. Dobrean has coordinated numerous national and international research projects focusing on child and adolescent mental health, digital mental health interventions, school-based prevention programs, and clinical assessment. She is a recipient of multiple research grants investigating innovative interventions for ADHD and child/ adolescent anxiety and depression As a researcher, Dr. Dobrean has coordinated studies on the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating internalizing and externalizing disorders in children and adolescents, as well as research on the contribution of parental factors to various mental disorders in children. Her work bridges science and practice, promoting evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to real-life contexts.

Phone:00407438897
Email:ancadobrean@psychology.ro

Dr. Costina-Ruxandra Poetar

Associate Professor

Dr. Costina-Ruxandra Poetar

Associate Professor

Costina-Ruxandra Poetar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy within the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca. Since May 2021, she has been responsible for the laboratory “Digital Enhanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Children, Adolescents and Parents.” She obtained her PhD in Psychology in 2016 within the Doctoral School “Evidence-Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions”, with the thesis entitled “Transdiagnostic Interventions Facilitated Through Technology.” Her research interests focus on evidence-based psychological interventions for children, adolescents, and adults; family and couple psychology; and technology-delivered interventions (including Internet-based, computerized, mobile applications, and Virtual Reality). She is currently leading the project “Optimizing Digital Parenting Interventions for ADHD: A Network Analysis Approach” (Acronym: ADHDnet).

Email:costinapoetar@psychology.ro

Dr. Ionuț-Stelian Florean

Lecturer and PhD

Dr. Ionuț-Stelian Florean

Lecturer and PhD

Ionuț-Stelian Florean is a lecturer and PhD at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca. In this role, he teaches courses such as Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics (1st year, undergraduate, first semester), Psychological Assessment (2nd year, undergraduate, first semester), and Psychodiagnosis of Abilities and Intelligence (2nd year, undergraduate, second semester). He earned his PhD in 2022 from the Doctoral School of Psychodiagnosis and Scientifically Validated Psychological Interventions, with a dissertation that focused on the effectiveness of online parental interventions in reducing behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Currently, he is involved in numerous research projects aimed at exploring emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents, understanding the mechanisms that contribute to their development, and evaluating the effectiveness of various interventions for their prevention and reduction. His main research interest lies in assessing the effectiveness of online interventions and examining the impact of parental factors on the development of emotional and behavioral difficulties in children. In his current research, he primarily uses network analysis—an innovative method that allows the exploration of the dynamics between symptoms. His goal is to clarify the mechanisms underlying the emergence of emotional and behavioral problems and to optimize psychological interventions targeted at children and adolescents.

Email:stelianflorean@psychology.ro

Dr. Iulia Coșa

Postdoctoral researcher

Dr. Iulia Coșa

Postdoctoral researcher

She obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology in 2024 within the Doctoral School “Psychodiagnostics and Scientifically Validated Psychological Interventions”, with a thesis entitled “Internet Gaming Disorder in Adolescents: Parental Contributions and Mental Health Correlates.” She is also a licensed clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, accredited by the Romanian College of Psychologists and the Romanian Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Her main research directions focus on adolescent mental health issues, with a special interest in Internet Gaming Disorder.

Email:iuliacosa@psychology.ro

Dr. Raluca Balan

Postdoctoral researcher

Dr. Raluca Balan

Postdoctoral researcher

Raluca Balan is a postdoctoral researcher at the Seymour Fox School of Education, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, and an associated researcher of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She earned her PhD in Psychology in 2021 from the Doctoral School of Psychodiagnostics and Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions at Babeș-Bolyai University. Raluca has been involved in multiple research projects focused on developing and evaluating technology-assisted psychological interventions aimed at reducing emotional problems and bullying among children and adolescents. Her research interests primarily center on understanding the mechanisms underlying school bullying and exploring the use of technology in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions. She is currently leading a research project aimed at developing and assessing the effectiveness of a customized ChatGPT designed to support adolescents who witness bullying incidents.

Email:ralucabalan@psychology.ro

Dr. Raluca Georgescu

Postdoctoral researcher

Dr. Raluca Georgescu

Postdoctoral researcher

Raluca Georgescu obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology within the Doctoral School “Psychodiagnostics and Scientifically Validated Psychological Interventions.”

Email:ralucageorgescu@psychology.ro

Dr. Diana Grama

Postdoctoral researcher

Dr. Diana Grama

Postdoctoral researcher

Diana Grama obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology in 2025, defending the thesis titled “Bullying Victimization in Children and Adolescents: The Role of Parental Factors and Individual Mechanisms.

Email:dianagrama@psychology.ro

Dr. Andreea Robe

Postdoctoral researcher

Dr. Andreea Robe

Postdoctoral researcher

Andreea Robe is a board-certified specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and an associate lecturer within the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy and the Department of Special Psychopedagogy at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology in 2022 within the Doctoral School “Psychodiagnostics and Scientifically Validated Psychological Interventions”, with a thesis titled “Heart Rate Variability — a Potential Neurophysiological Marker in Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.” Her professional expertise includes specialized services in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with mental disorders. Her research interests focus on child and adolescent psychopathology, physiological measurements as markers of psychological functioning, and exploring the interactive relationship between the human body and the cortex.

Alexandra Viman

Doctoral researcher

Alexandra Viman

Doctoral researcher

Alexandra Viman has been a Ph.D. student in the Doctoral School “Psychodiagnostics and Scientifically Validated Psychological Interventions” since September 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Counseling, and Psychotherapy from Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca.

Email:alexandraviman@psychology.ro

Iulia Vlad

Doctoral researcher

Iulia Vlad

Doctoral researcher

IIulia Vlad has been a Ph.D. student in the Doctoral School “Psychodiagnostics and Scientifically Validated Psychological Interventions” since September 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Counseling, and Psychotherapy, both obtained at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca. Her research interests focus on the cognitive–affective mechanisms involved in social anxiety disorder in children and adolescents.

Email:iuliavlad@psychology.ro

Denisa Moldovan

Doctoral researcher

Denisa Moldovan

Doctoral researcher

Denisa Moldovan is a Ph.D. student in the Doctoral School “Psychodiagnostics and Scientifically Validated Psychological Interventions.” Her research interests include exploring the mechanisms involved in the progression of depressive and anxiety symptoms, as well as investigating parental factors implicated in child and adolescent psychopathology, with the goal of identifying key factors and interventions that can improve mental health at both the individual and family levels. Denisa is also a research assistant in several ongoing projects, a clinical psychologist under supervision certified by the Romanian College of Psychologists, and an associate lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences.

Email:denisamoldovan@psychology.ro

Iulia Călugăr

Doctoral researcher

Iulia Călugăr

Doctoral researcher

Iulia Călugăr is a resident physician specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, with a primary interest in integrating multidisciplinary approaches to the understanding and management of neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. Her research activity focuses on identifying potential neuromarkers involved in the etiopathogenesis of these disorders, aiming to support the development of targeted and effective clinical interventions for pediatric populations.

Email:iuliacalugar@psychology.ro

Miruna Crișan

Doctoral researcher

Miruna Crișan

Doctoral researcher

Miruna-Bianca Crișan is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, currently a Ph.D. student at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, within the Doctoral School “Psychodiagnostics and Scientifically Validated Psychological Interventions.” Her doctoral research focuses on the evaluation of group interventions for children and adolescents with social anxiety, examining the factors that moderate the efficiency and effectiveness of these interventions.

Email:mirunacrisan@psychology.ro

Tudor Văidean

Doctoral researcher

Tudor Văidean

Doctoral researcher

Tudor Văidean is a resident physician specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, involved in the assessment and management of a wide range of mental health disorders among children and adolescents. His main research interests focus on the identification and investigation of new potential markers associated with psychopathological manifestations.

Email:tudorvaidean@psychology.ro

Roxana Mărginean

Doctoral researcher

Roxana Mărginean

Doctoral researcher

Roxana Mărginean is a Ph.D. student in the Doctoral School “Psychodiagnostics and Scientifically Validated Psychological Interventions.”

Email:roxanamarginean@psychology.ro

Oana Munteanu-Forij

Doctoral researcher

Oana Munteanu-Forij

Doctoral researcher

Oana Munteanu-Forij is a resident physician specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, involved in clinical assessment and therapeutic management of psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents. Her research interests focus on investigating the correlations between neural or physiological markers and internalizing problems in pediatric populations, with the goal of developing personalized, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Email:oanamunteanu@psychology.ro

PhD Program Graduates

Florina Anichițoae

PhD.

Florina Anichițoae

PhD.

Florina Anichitoae graduated from the Doctoral School “Evidence-Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions” at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca and is a psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, and trainer.

She completed her undergraduate studies and later the master’s programs “Clinical Psychology, Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy” and “Judicial Psychology” within the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at the same university.

Her research interests focus on the impact of the online environment on children and adolescents, particularly regarding exposure to online aggression (cyberbullying).

She is a certified psychotherapist by the Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies and the Romanian College of Psychologists. In terms of psychotherapy training, she completed training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), additional training in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and a specialization in psycho-oncology. With regard to Schema Therapy (ST), she has completed training in individual schema therapy, couple schema therapy, and schema therapy for children and adolescents.

In parallel, she is also an associate lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences in Cluj-Napoca, teaching seminar courses such as Family and Couple Psychology and Clinical Psychodiagnosis and Interventions with Children.

Email:florinaanichitoae@psychology.ro

Viktoria Kulcsar

PhD.

Viktoria Kulcsar

PhD.

Viktoria graduated from the Doctoral School Evidence-Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca.

Her doctoral thesis focused on the difficulties that arise when making career-related choices, as well as the role of dysfunctional negative emotions in these difficulties.

Her academic training is strengthened by practical and research experience in international academic environments, such as Yale University (USA) and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel).

Alexandra Sabou

PhD.

Alexandra Sabou

PhD.

Alexandra-Maria Sabou graduated from the Doctoral School Evidence-Based Assessment and Psychological Interventions within the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2018 and completed her Master’s studies in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy at the same university in 2020.

Her research interests focus on the role of empathy and socio-emotional factors in the emergence and maintenance of bullying behaviors among children and adolescents. Her scientific work examines the characteristics of bystanders who witness bullying episodes, with a particular emphasis on those who take on the role of defending the victim.

In addition to her research activity, Alexandra Sabou is an associate lecturer within the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences.

In parallel, she works as an autonomous cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, accredited by the Romanian College of Psychologists, providing psychotherapeutic services for adults, children, adolescents, and their families in private practice.

Email:alexandrasabou@psychology.ro

Former Collaborators

Psychologist Șerban Oșlobanu; Psychologist Elisa Husovschi; Psychologist Lakatos Balasz; Psychologist Mihaela Chereji; Child Psychiatrist Andreea Ionescu; Psychologist Roxana Boj; Child Psychiatrist Anna Boglarka Aszatalos

International Collaborators

Dr. Anne Marie Albano
Dr. Gerhard Andersson
Dr. Reinie Cordier
Dr. Manfred Doepfner
Dr. Cecilia Essau
Dr. Kristoffer Mansson
Dr. Guy Nagels
Dr. John Raven
Dr. Albert Rizzo
Dr. Gabriela Roman
Dr. Jeroen Van Schependom
International ASEBA Consortium

Volunteers

Veronica Gherman; Gabriela Gujan; Corina-Ioana Ievuta-Bota; Casiana Jurma; Simona-Andreea Loghin; Irina Mazilu; Carina Barna; Andreea-Bianca Buleica; Mihaela Celus; Alexandru Ciotlos; Cristiana Dumitru; Andreea Florica