Nevena Ciric
Psychotherapist in training
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About me
My name is Nevena and I come from the Balkans. I am deeply familiar with the mindset, culture, and everyday life of people from the former Yugoslavia. At the same time, I’ve been living abroad for a while now, which gives me a good understanding of the challenges that come with adapting to a new environment. This personal experience allows me to better support clients who feel like they’re caught “between two worlds” – trying to adjust without losing themselves.
In my practice, I mostly work with people going through transitions – moving to a new country, entering motherhood, navigating relationship changes, or simply feeling out of touch with themselves. I often support women who are trying to find balance between their own needs and the expectations of others, as well as couples who want to improve communication and deepen their connection.
I also work with clients dealing with anxiety and anger – especially when emotions feel overwhelming, confusing, or hard to express. What matters to me is that every client feels safe, understood, and supported. I use practical methods that help people not only understand their emotions better, but also learn concrete tools to regulate and express them in a healthier way. My goal is never to “fix” anyone, but to help them build inner clarity and confidence.
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Approach
I support clients in navigating life’s transitions, managing emotional distress, and developing more flexible and compassionate ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a strong focus on identifying and disputing harsh, self-defeating beliefs. I also integrate techniques from other evidence-based modalities, depending on your needs and personal style.
In therapy, I offer a warm, compassionate, and structured space where we explore what’s burdening you here and now. I dedicate much of our work to cultivating acceptance, mindful awareness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. At the same time, we gently challenge and reframe rigid beliefs that fuel emotional suffering and self-sabotaging behaviors.
I often draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when working on emotional regulation and crisis management. This includes practicing mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation techniques. My goal is to support you in reconnecting with yourself, building emotional resilience, and creating meaningful, sustainable change – at your own pace.
