Hello, I’m Alexandra Gecea, a clinical psychologist based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with over 17 years of experience in psychological assessment, therapy, and intervention. I specialize in Animal Assisted Therapy, Sensory Integration, and DIRFloortime, and I am dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with diverse abilities and developmental needs. I value creativity, lifelong learning, and collaborative teamwork with families and clinicians to tailor intervention plans that empower each child to thrive. My practice blends evidence-based approaches with empathy, aiming to foster resilience, communication, and meaningful growth in every family I work with.

Alexandra Gecea

Hello, I’m Alexandra Gecea, a clinical psychologist based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with over 17 years of experience in psychological assessment, therapy, and intervention. I specialize in Animal Assisted Therapy, Sensory Integration, and DIRFloortime, and I am dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with diverse abilities and developmental needs. I value creativity, lifelong learning, and collaborative teamwork with families and clinicians to tailor intervention plans that empower each child to thrive. My practice blends evidence-based approaches with empathy, aiming to foster resilience, communication, and meaningful growth in every family I work with.

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Hello, I’m Alexandra Gecea, a clinical psychologist based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with over 17 years of experience in psychological assessment, therapy, and intervention. I specialize in Animal Assisted Therapy, Sensory Integration, and DIRFloortime, and I am dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with diverse abilities and developmental needs.

I value creativity, lifelong learning, and collaborative teamwork with families and clinicians to tailor intervention plans that empower each child to thrive. My practice blends evidence-based approaches with empathy, aiming to foster resilience, communication, and meaningful growth in every family I work with.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Clinical Psychologist at Private Practice, Cluj-Napoca
June 1, 2015 - Present
Provide clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents, focusing on Animal Assisted Therapy, Sensory Integration, and DIRFloortime; develop individualized intervention plans and support family involvement.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Partner) at Dog Assist – Animal Assisted Therapy
January 1, 2015 - Present
Implement and develop therapeutic programs with therapy dogs; conduct interventions for children and adults with diverse needs and abilities.
Psychologist at Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca
November 1, 2011 - October 31, 2013
Provided psychological counseling and academic support services for students.
Psychologist at Asociatia Dăruiește o Viață, Cluj-Napoca
February 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Delivered home-based psychological support for a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Psychologist at Asociatia Autism Transilvania, Cluj-Napoca
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2015
Delivered cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological evaluations. Assessed cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social development in children with ASD. Facilitated collaboration between families and clinicians.

Education

Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Psychotherapy at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Philology Diploma, intensive English at Nicolae Bălcescu High School
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

DIRFloortime Basic Certificate (ICDL, attested by Romanian Council of Psychology)
January 1, 2024 - January 13, 2026
Circle of Security for Classrooms
January 1, 2023 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization