Cristian Iordan, LMFT

California · 15 years in practice

Cristian Iordan is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 103968 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1871163360 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English, Romanian

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About Cristian

Cristian Iordan is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of clinical experience. He speaks English and Romanian and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and trauma. He also supports concerns such as intimacy struggles, parenting strain, anger, and coping with major life changes.

Cristian blends practical therapy styles to match each person's needs. He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotional patterns in close relationships.

Background and approach

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and coping strategies. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented.

Cristian frames therapeutic work like exercise - it can be hard at times, but consistent effort brings change. He aims to help people notice patterns, learn new skills, and make decisions that fit their values and goals.

His background includes work in both outpatient and inpatient settings, and he has supported people from varied walks of life, including medical professionals and those exploring spirituality-related concerns. Cristian also addresses specific issues such as abandonment, codependency, infidelity, and family of origin problems. People can expect a collaborative approach.

Cristian helps clients set clear goals, practices skills between sessions, and checks progress as therapy continues. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in multiple formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cristian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches Cristian names

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Online support

Emotion-focused and skills-based therapy online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and shift emotional patterns that affect close relationships. It focuses on identifying core feelings and how those feelings shape interactions and attachment needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers tools to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. DBT skills provide concrete techniques for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and practicing better emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cristian works with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and current concerns. Together they try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let conversations feel close to an in-person session. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Cristian works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction. He also focuses on relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, and life transitions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a mix of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. Sessions emphasize practical tools, emotional awareness, and manageable behavior changes.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has 15 years of clinical experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings. That background includes supporting people with medical and spirituality-related concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Romanian, and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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