Natasha Roman

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor- LMHC. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults in and out of the human service field. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an educator in public schools teaching 2nd grade and preschool. I was also an ABA (applied behavior analysis) tutor at the elementary level. The majority of my clinical work has been working with adults in community mental health settings. I have also worked with infants through age twenty-one in intensive foster care-as a clinical supervisor. I co-facilitated support groups for both foster parents, and biological parents/guardians as well as co-facilitated a wellness group for women living with dual diagnosis.

I work with individuals who are seeking support through life transitions, stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or personal growth goals. My ideal clients are ready to explore their experiences, understand themselves more deeply, and find practical and healthy ways to navigate challenges. I provide a safe and empathetic space where you are heard and validated, walking alongside you as we collaborate on solutions.

Together, we focus on your goals, build on your strengths, and support meaningful, lasting growth in your life. I utilize interventions from evidenced based practices such as, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy/ERP, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Imago Relationship Therapy.

Outside of my work, I love to read, snowboard, spend time with family and friends and take my dog to the beach.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it is completely common to come into it with a mix of curiosity, uncertainty, or even hesitation. In our first session(s), the focus is getting to know you-at your pace and comfort level. This is a space for you to begin to share your story, discuss what has been weighing on you, and what your hopes and goals are for therapy, as well as from me as the clinician.

My role is to listen without judgement, to understand your challenges and strengths, and to work alongside you in identifying your goals. We will also discuss/review how therapy works, what can be expected moving forward, and how we can best create a space that is tailored to best support you.

Clients are experts in their own lives and their voices, choices and values matter. Above all, the first session is about creating a sense of safety, respect, empathy, and connection.