Ana Taroveanu

I am an internationally certified behavior analyst having a special focus in skill-building for children, teenagers, and adults within autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities and other distresses. My approach involves closely observing behavior and applying targeted interventions with a high level of granularity—focusing on what to do, when to do, how intensely, and how fluidly, based on what is most important or appropriate in the moment and for the particular case.

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My long-standing interest is related to topics such as:

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- Advaita Vedanta practice and philosophy who have deeply influenced key elements of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapy, especially the principles of acceptance and defusion. These involve stepping back and observing your inner world—your thoughts, emotions, and sensations—as if they were playing out on a screen. Over time, this process helps you shift into a kind of “second self,” a more detached observer of your own experience. By creating this inner distance, you begin to quiet the mental chatter and emotional reactions that usually drive your behavior, allowing for more conscious and flexible responses.

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- meditation alongside Vedanta's internal practice. In the last 20 years I have practiced meditation which is particularly helpful in developing the ability to observe and distinguish between feelings, sensations, and emotions. 

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- I am deeply fascinated by the nature of attention itself — especially the fact that we can actually observe this process. It is possible to notice how we activate attention, how it fades, or how it quickly shifts from one object to another. This meta-awareness opens up a whole new layer of understanding about how the mind works.  

 

All of my work involving comprehensive and focused interventions is delivered entirely in person. However, certain aspects such as consultations, coaching, case coordination and training sessions can be effectively conducted online as well.

 

As working languages I use English, French and Romanian. And I love Portuguese :).