Dr. Mihaela Coțaga

I help children and adolescents feel understood, safe and heard.

I am Mihaela Coțaga, a physician specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry and a psychotherapist in training in Systemic Family Therapy. I work with children, adolescents and their parents to find clarity, balance and solutions together.

My training as a physician and therapist

I have always wanted to understand what lies behind a difficult behavior, an intense emotion or a prolonged silence. I chose child psychiatry and psychotherapy training because I wanted to be that adult who truly listens and builds safety.

• Physician specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry


• Psychotherapist in training in Systemic Family Therapy


• Residency in child psychiatry at the Emergency Clinical Hospital for Children, Cluj-Napoca


• Over 7 years of experience working with children and adolescents


• Additional training in: couples counseling and psychosexology, psychiatric emergencies, child psychopathology, parental counseling

Specialized support for children and adolescents

When you feel like you have tried everything, but it is still not getting better...? Every child has a story, and every parent has questions. In my sessions, we begin by understanding together what is really happening.

I provide psychiatric consultations for children and adolescents dealing with attention disorders, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, eating difficulties or developmental challenges. We begin with an empathic and clear assessment, in a safe setting.

For psychotherapy sessions, we can meet in the office or online. You choose the option that best fits your schedule and your pace.

Emotional and developmental disorders I work with

Every child is different. Some become withdrawn, others restless or overwhelmed by fears, and sometimes we do not know whether it is just a phase or the sign of a deeper difficulty. Together we can understand what lies behind the behavior and how your child can be supported.

In my office, I do not place labels. I observe, I listen and I seek to understand. Sometimes it is an emotional or developmental disorder that needs a clear support plan. Other times, it is simply a period when the child or adolescent needs not to be alone with what they feel.

• ADHD and attention disorders


• Anxiety and phobias


• Depression and mood disorders


• Autism spectrum disorders


• Developmental disorders


• Eating disorders


• Sleep disorders


• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Types of psychotherapy I offer

Individual psychotherapy

I work with children and adolescents who need emotional support, guidance or who are facing personal difficulties.

Couples therapy

Sessions for parents or partners who want to communicate more clearly, manage conflicts and reconnect emotionally.

Family and group therapy

I provide support for families going through difficult times and groups of adolescents with common needs, in safe and guided settings.

Difficulties and situations I address

The emotional or relational difficulties a child goes through do not appear by chance. Sometimes they are linked to obvious traumas: abuse, loss, separation. Other times, they are more subtle: family tensions, sudden changes, pressure, insecurity or an unspoken conflict.

In my work as a psychotherapist in training, I create a safe space for children and adolescents facing suffering. I work with them, but also with their parents, to understand what is happening and how we can restore balance.

Whether we are talking about strained relationships, painful separations, abuse, bullying or identity difficulties, I approach every story with patience and without judgment. My goal is not to "fix" the child, but to accompany them at their own pace towards a form of well-being.

Fees

Initial child psychiatry consultation · 50 min · 300 RON

A complete psychiatric assessment for a child or adolescent, accompanied by at least one parent. We discuss current symptoms, medical history, family and school context, aiming to understand the difficulties and propose directions for intervention.

Initial consultation and family counseling package · 1h 30 min · 370 RON

Psychiatric consultation for the child and a counseling session with the parents in the same appointment. We clarify the family's role in supporting the child, I offer personalized recommendations and together we outline an intervention plan.

Follow-up consultation (after 30 days) · 60 min · 300 RON

A complete reassessment of symptom progression, treatment effectiveness or interventions. Recommendations may be adjusted based on observed changes.

Follow-up consultation (within 30 days) · 30 min · 250 RON

A short follow-up meeting, especially useful during treatment adjustment periods, monitoring of side effects or specific consultations.

Individual counseling / therapy session (children and adolescents) · 50 min · 230 RON

An individual session with the child or adolescent, focused on understanding and managing emotions, behaviors and relationships. The methods used take into account the child's age and developmental level.

Family counseling / therapy session · 50 min · 300 RON

Work with the entire family or with parents to understand family dynamics, reduce tensions and support the child in the therapeutic process.

Phone counseling for caregivers · 30 min · 150 RON

A phone session for parents or legal guardians, providing guidance, support and answers to specific questions about the child's progress.

A5 Certificate (does not include consultation) · 100 RON

Medical certificate for kindergarten, school, camps or other requests. Issued only for previously assessed patients.

Psychiatric medical report · 180 RON

A detailed medical document required for other institutions (school, school orientation committee, specialist physician). Issued only for patients assessed and monitored in the office.

Medical certificate (for registered patients) · free

A document attesting to the psychiatric assessment and current status of the patient. Useful for school files, career guidance or other administrative purposes.

Lab results interpretation (for registered patients) · free

Medical analysis of laboratory results relevant to the child's mental and physical health, correlated with observed symptoms.

ECG interpretation (for registered patients) · 30 RON

Electrocardiogram interpretation in the context of psychiatric treatment, when medication requires cardiac monitoring.

Medic specialist psihiatrie pediatrică; Psihoterapeut în supervizare – Terapia Familială Sistemică; Rezidențiat psihiatrie pediatrică la Spitalul Clinic de Urgență pentru Copii, Cluj-Napoca; Formări în: consilierea cuplurilor și psihosexologie, urgențe psihiatrice, psihopatologie infantilă, consiliere parentală; Peste 7 ani de experiență cu copii și adolescenți