- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use support
- Spanish and 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 sees people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. She offers services in English and Spanish and works from Connecticut.
She draws on long experience in clinical work across different countries to help people manage strong emotions and difficult life events. In sessions she talks through what feels most urgent, and helps clients learn practical ways to respond to stress, panic, phobias, and mood problems. The tone in sessions is direct and respectful, with attention to how day-to-day patterns affect wellbeing.
Her background includes many years working with substance use and trauma-related issues, and she brings that experience to cases involving grief, guilt, shame, and recovery. She also assists people dealing with chronic illness, midlife concerns, immigration stress, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters. This experience informs how she helps people set short-term goals and make steady changes.
Almudena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic attacks, phobias, and co-occurring mood or addiction issues. She helps people practice concrete skills that reduce anxiety symptoms and improve coping during stressful moments. Conversations focus on behavior, thoughts, and actions that are realistic to try between sessions.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Almudena works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying thought patterns that increase anxiety and then practicing alternative responses to reduce panic and phobic reactions. These methods are often used for panic attacks, phobias, and persistent worry.She also uses exposure-based strategies to help people face feared situations in gradual steps. Exposure work breaks down overwhelming social or situational fears into manageable tasks that build confidence over time and reduce avoidance behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then suggest techniques to try. That collaborative process helps decide whether cognitive work, exposure tasks, or a mix of methods fits best.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people try consistent steps between sessions and maintain momentum toward their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related issues like panic, phobias, and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and a direct, respectful style that focuses on practical skills and behavior change.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 27 years of clinical experience across multiple countries, which informs her approach to trauma and addiction work.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is located in Connecticut and holds LCPC and LPC credentials.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.