Dan Gheorghiu, MSc., MA Candidate

Clinical Therapist & Assessment Consultant

Languages: English, Romanian

Dan Gheorghiu is a compassionate and analytically minded therapist who brings a rare blend of scientific training and clinical intuition to his work with children, adolescents, and adults. With over three years of experience in mental health, education, and research settings, Dan is currently pursuing doctoral studies in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Toronto/OISE, following the completion of his Master’s degree in the same program. He also holds a prior Master’s degree in Biology and a Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience—academic foundations that enrich his evidence-based, neurodevelopmentally informed clinical practice.

At Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre (TPSRC), Dan provides supervised therapy and psychoeducational assessment services for clients aged 6 to 65. He is particularly skilled at supporting children and youth with level 1 and level 2 autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, OCD, and emotion regulation challenges. Dan also works well with adults struggling with self-esteem, behavioural issues, or symptoms of trauma. In addition to his work with individuals, Dan provides therapy to couples seeking to improve their communication, repair relational injuries, or navigate transitions with greater mutual understanding. He is also a member of TPSRC’s reunification therapy team.

His therapeutic approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness- and acceptance-based strategies. He has also co-facilitated dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) groups and although this is not a primary therapy modality, currently, his prior experience continues to inform his current work. Dan brings a strengths-based, person-centered orientation to therapy, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and authentic therapeutic connection. He prioritizes building trust with clients and their families while empowering them to grow in insight, resilience, and emotional flexibility.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dan has contributed to research at leading institutions including CAMH, The Hospital for Sick Children, and North York General Hospital. These roles involved conducting clinical interviews and working directly with patients across a wide age span, deepening his understanding of both developmental psychology and applied mental health care.

Dan’s clients often describe him as candid, grounded, and deeply empathetic. His thoughtful integration of science and human connection allows him to meet clients where they are and help them move forward with clarity and confidence. Dan’s clinical work is supervised by Registered Psychologist, Ghia Townsend, MSc. C. Psych. PsyD