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Maria Roman

LCSW

Compassionate, faith-informed support for emotional healing

  • Relationship support
  • Trauma recovery
  • Self-esteem work

About Maria

Maria Roman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who focuses on helping people move through painful life chapters. She centers on building self-compassion, healing from past hurts, and strengthening relationships. Maria speaks English and Spanish and spends time listening to what matters most to each person she meets.

Her work often includes support for depression, trauma and abuse, and major life changes like divorce or separation. She pays attention to body image concerns, feelings of abandonment, and issues that erode self-esteem. Practical conversation in sessions targets clearer communication, reduced isolation, and rebuilding purpose.

Maria brings a strengths-based, compassionate stance to therapy. She offers a faith-informed option for clients who want Christian-centered guidance and integrates spiritual concerns when requested. The focus is on what the person needs right now rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Clients can expect help untangling guilt and shame, developing steadier coping strategies, and exploring paths toward self-love. Sessions aim to restore a sense of worth and to identify small, achievable steps forward. Maria describes her role as walking alongside people while they reclaim hope and direction.

With five years of clinical experience, Maria combines practical support and empathic listening. She helps people set goals, practice new ways of relating, and notice real changes over time. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.

How Maria’s Approaches Work in Online Care

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people heal and grow. One common focus is trauma-informed care, which involves slowly building safety and teaching skills to manage strong emotions after painful experiences. This approach aims to reduce distress and increase day-to-day stability.

Another frequent emphasis is on relational and self-esteem work. That includes talking through communication patterns, practicing new ways to set boundaries, and identifying habits that undermine self-worth. These conversations help people regain confidence and improve how they relate to others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful. Goals, personal values, and preferences guide that choice so the work fits the person’s life and beliefs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and tools to suit quieter surroundings, lower-bandwidth connections, or brief workplace breaks, helping therapy fit daily life without promising a specific format.

License and NPI

LCSW Connecticut · No. 016091
NPI1073156097

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maria focus on?

She focuses on relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, abandonment, and feelings of isolation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is strengths-based and compassionate, with practical conversation and goal-focused work. She offers a Christ-centered option when clients want faith integrated into care.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

She has five years of clinical experience working with people through grief, communication problems, and major transitions like divorce and separation.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a session with Maria?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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