Mihaela-Leocadia Hartescu

Mihaela is a psychologist and psychotherapist (a certified transactional analyst in psychotherapy), supervisor, and trainer; she is a Perinatal Mental Health Certified Practitioner (PMH-C), an Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, a PCC leadership coach, and a mindfulness-focused facilitator (in individual and group settings, during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and in organizational contexts). Mihaela combines a solid scientific foundation with her own intuition and that of the people she works with, making the content practical, personal, and context-specific. Her approach is relational and co-creative, drawing on the latest findings in the fields of adult development, neuroscience, psychology, and business, using practical and creative methods. She is passionate about supporting life processes and transitions throughout the life cycle (for example, birth and becoming a parent, moving abroad, and other life and career transitions). She feels privileged to accompany people on this journey and believes that her various specializations are complementary and enrich the therapeutic/coaching/supervisory relationship and the co-created work.

Mihaela-Leocadia has experience as a consultant, trainer, supervisor, and coach in the corporate sector, and as a psychologist and psychotherapist in the public sector and in her private practice. She specializes in the assessment and development of emotional intelligence and finds fulfillment in supporting individuals, teams, and groups in achieving greater intrapersonal and interpersonal integration, leading to a meaningful life and a positive impact on their organizations, communities, and the world.

Over the past 17 years, Mihaela has worked internationally with high-potential professionals and senior leaders, combining the best of her corporate and clinical experience to support them in achieving greater clarity and meaning in their personal and professional lives, while keeping in mind the broader sociopolitical and cultural context and systemic impact.

She is also a member of the TPC Leadership Faculty for ICF-accredited coach training programs, serving as a trainer, supervisor, and evaluator.

As a supervisor, she is committed to helping professionals “see what is really there” and to explore the personal, interpersonal, and systemic dynamics that influence their relationships, to develop their skills and awareness, and to find solutions to the challenges they are facing—all in service of their clients, themselves, and their organizations.

Mihaela has worked with public and private organizations across various sectors, including: UN agencies, professional services, pharmaceuticals, banking, utilities, retail, fashion, information technology, NGOs, and public institutions.

Since 2010, she has been collaborating—as a coach, facilitator, and supervisor—with WYSE International, a UN-affiliated NGO, to support emerging young leaders around the world. She is an international volunteer for Postpartum Support International and is part of several peer networks that promote and support maternal and parental mental health.

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degrees in “Train the Trainers” and “Adult Learning,” earned at the University of Bucharest, Romania.

Certified in the Supervision Program by CSTD London – The Center for Supervision and Team Development

Certified as an Executive Coach by the “Institute of Leadership and Management”

Internationally certified as a Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner (PMH-C)

Professional Certified Coach credential, awarded by the International Coach Federation.

Certified as an Emotional Intelligence Practitioner for EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360° tools

Certified in Systemic Team Coaching by the Academy of Executive Coaching

Accredited as a PCM (Process Communication Model) coach

As a psychologist and psychotherapist, she is accredited both in Italy—as a member of the Lombardy Order of Psychologists (registered under no. 19559)—and in Romania (no. 12440), and is a Certified Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy (CTA-P)

Certified Trainer and Experiential Counselor for individuals and groups

Member of the European Association for Transactional Analysis and the Center for Psychology and Transactional Analysis in Mila

Member of the International Coach Federatio

Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council