Meet Your “Pen Pal” Counselor Today!

Ioana Justina Iuga, MDiv., Dipl.Soc.Sc., CNSLR, and ITTM-certified clinician, holds a Master of Divinity in Buddhist Studies and a Diploma in Social Science and Counseling Skills. She is a certified counselor with additional certifications in ADHD strategies for elementary students, Medical Neuroscience, Living with Dementia, Clinical Psychology of Children and Young Adults, and the Morality of Everyday Life. As an ITTM (Intergenerational Trauma Treatment Model) certified clinician, Ioana has extensive experience in both the U.S. and Romania, volunteering with organizations such as the Children’s Cancer Association, Sisters of the Road, Central City Concern, and the National Institute of Neurology and Neurovascular Diseases in Bucharest. Passionate, socially engaged, and independent, Ioana is known for her intuition, creativity, and a touch of playful stubbornness – she even speaks “cat-neze” 🙂

A Pen Pal Counselor is a licensed mental health professional who provides well-thought-out therapeutic responses through email communication.

Why Choose Email Counseling?

✉️ Perfect for those who struggle with face-to-face therapy
✉️ Allows you to engage at your own pace, in your own environment
✉️ More affordable than traditional therapy
✉️ Not intended for clinical diagnoses or long-term complex mental health treatments

How It Works?

🖋 Write down your thoughts, feelings, or concerns as clearly as possible and send them via email.
🕰 Within 24 to 48 hours, receive a thoughtful, therapeutic response tailored to your needs.

What You Get:

💡 A professional, well-structured response of approximately 300 words
💡 One written answer per question
💡 Affordable therapy – Only 15 Euros per response
💡 Confidentiality guaranteed
💡 Control over your pace – engage when you feel ready

🚨 IMPORTANT: If you are experiencing a serious mental health crisis or require immediate assistance, please contact emergency services in your area and seek in-person care from a medical professional. Do not delay reaching out for urgent help. 🚨