Cezar Popescu, LPC — Therapist in Arizona

Hi there, I'm Cezar!

I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar experience, or spiritual emergence. Rooted in depth psychology, I see symptoms as messages from the unconscious—feedback pointing toward what's been forgotten or disowned. This isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about reclaiming your relationship to self.

My focus

I support those ready to live in the present moment. Within a safe therapeutic container, what arises can be held with compassion. A daily mindfulness practice can take root. Coping skills are integrated and applied in and out of session. Commitment to self-love is demonstrated through actions rooted in alignment.

My approach

I draw from CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Reality Therapy, and depth psychology to meet each client where they are. Sessions often go deep, helping you slow down and witness your process. Whether working through trauma, mood changes, or life transitions, healing begins when we stop fighting ourselves and learn to feel fully.

My communication style

Communication in therapy is grounded in authenticity, openness, and acceptance of what is emerging. A heart-centered yet direct approach creates a compassionate and empathic space. Sessions are intuitive and insight-oriented, exploring projections, relational patterns, and the undercurrents shaping therapeutic dialogue.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path into therapy follows the arc of the Wounded Healer. I was shaped by old stories where trials initiate transformation and the underworld holds hidden wisdom. As an immigrant, I've known the disorientation of cultural rupture, the loss of voice, and the quiet grief of forgetting who you are.

My goals for you

Goal-setting begins by surrendering a fixed agenda and learning to be present with what's emerging. Together, we distill, discern, identify, and process emotion, knowing that goals evolve as awareness deepens. Growth is less about outcomes and more about the willingness to remain committed to yourself, even in uncertainty.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other and begin building a therapeutic foundation. We'll complete an intake to understand your history, current challenges, and goals. We'll explore what you're becoming aware of and how you're responding to it.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Buddhist

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Motivational Interviewing

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Reality Therapy

Somatic

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

Aviation Professionals

BIPOC

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Immune-Disorders

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology with Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Cezar Popescu