- Stress management
- Addiction concerns
- Spanish English
About Almudena
Almudena Ruiz Roman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. She offers services in English and Spanish from Connecticut and has professional experience across multiple countries.
She frames therapy in practical terms. People talk about life changes, past hurts, work or school pressures, loss, or the need for better ways to manage strong feelings. Sessions focus on understanding current patterns and learning concrete ways to respond differently to stressful situations.
Her background includes long-term clinical work and experience in different cultural settings. That experience informs how she listens for factors like immigration stress, first responder issues, and challenges tied to aging, chronic illness, or recovery from substance problems.
In sessions she aims for directness and openness. Conversations tend to be clear and solution-oriented, with attention to how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Practical skills and coping strategies are introduced when they fit the concern.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process. A typical focus might be reducing reactivity, managing panic or depressive symptoms, addressing guilt or shame, or building tools to handle grief and life transitions. People can expect approachable explanations and step-by-step practice of new responses.
Her bilingual ability in Spanish and English allows clients to work in the language they prefer. She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire to help set goals and schedule the first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Two common evidence-based techniques she uses are cognitive-behavioral approaches and trauma-focused methods. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teach practical skills to change them, which helps with anxiety, anger, and mood problems. Trauma-focused work addresses reactions that follow abuse or distressing events and combines talk with paced techniques to reduce intense reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the first few sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to match techniques to a client's specific goals, symptoms, and preferences. That means trying methods, checking how they feel in practice, and adjusting as needed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also helps people keep continuity of care when location or work demands change. Licensed professionals can suggest whether a particular technique or pacing will work well in an online setting and adapt exercises so they make sense over video or phone.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related concerns such as chronic pain, immigration issues, and first responder stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear, practical talk about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Skills and coping strategies are taught when they match the client's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of clinical experience, including work in multiple countries which informs her cultural perspective.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from Connecticut.
Can I meet with her in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.