Jessica Roman

Therapy offers something that can be difficult to find in everyday life... a dedicated space to slow down, reflect, and better understand yourself and the choices available to you.

I've always been fascinated by human development and the many experiences that shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world. That curiosity first led me to a career as a NYC educator before transitioning into school counseling and, ultimately, psychotherapy. Along the way, I discovered that what I enjoy most is helping people turn greater self-understanding into meaningful changes in their everyday lives.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of supporting individuals navigating the impact of adverse childhood experiences and other negative life events, major life transitions—including young adulthood, parenthood, and midlife changes—as well as excessive worry or mood changes that have begun interfering with daily functioning. Today, my practice focuses primarily on adults, particularly those navigating the unique strengths and challenges associated with ADHD/Autism (Level 1) or working to better understand and change long-standing generational patterns. As someone who received my own ADHD diagnosis later in life, I bring both lived experience and clinical understanding to this work while recognizing that every person's experience is unique.

Having experienced therapy myself, I know how important it is to find a therapist who feels like the right fit. My hope is to provide a space where you feel comfortable showing up authentically, where your experiences are met with curiosity rather than judgment, and where our work together helps you move from understanding yourself to living with greater confidence, balance, and intention.

My background as an educator continues to influence the way I practice. I enjoy breaking down complex ideas, offering relatable examples, and using psychoeducation when it helps clients better understand themselves or a particular concept. While our conversations are natural and relaxed, we'll also remain focused on the goals that brought you to therapy.

That therapy process is a collaborative one with both of us as active participants (I am not head nodding for 45mins lol). I'll ask questions, offer observations, and help you make sense of the patterns, experiences, and emotional responses that may be influencing your life today. My goal isn't simply to help you gain insight. While insight is an important part of therapy, I don't believe insight alone creates change. Many clients already have a good understanding of why they feel the way they do. My role is to help you bridge the gap between knowing and doing so that the work we do together translates into meaningful changes in your everyday life.

The first session is a little more structured than future sessions because I'll be gathering required background information to better understand your concerns and determine how I can best support you. From there, our work becomes more individualized and tailored to your needs and goals. Because no two clients are alike, some sessions may involve exploring emotions, while others focus on understanding patterns, problem-solving, learning new skills, or simply creating space to process life's challenges.

Whether beginning therapy feels exciting, overwhelming, or somewhere in between, I invite you to schedule a brief video consultation so we can determine whether we're a good fit for one another.

Please note that consultation requests are tentative and will be confirmed directly by the provider through the Headway portal.