Maria Roman, LCSW

Maria Roman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with five years of experience supporting people through challenging emotional and relational changes. She combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a strengths-focused approach to help clients build self-compassion, recover from past wounds, and create more meaningful connections in their lives.

Her practice centers on empowering women and others facing issues such as depression, trauma and abuse recovery, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions like divorce or separation. Maria works closely with individuals dealing with isolation, communication struggles, body image concerns, and the emotional fallout of significant life changes. She helps clients move past feelings of guilt and shame, rebuild self-esteem, and develop practical coping strategies for everyday stressors.

Maria offers an option to integrate faith for clients who desire it, providing a Christian-informed, Christ-centered model of care that honors both spiritual and emotional dimensions of healing. She is committed to walking alongside each person as they explore purpose, resilience, and renewed hope, tailoring her approach to fit the client’s goals and preferences.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Maria Roman draws on strengths-based counseling to help clients identify and build on existing resources and personal assets. This approach focuses on practical skills and resilience, which can be especially helpful for improving self-esteem, navigating life changes, and rebuilding after relationship losses.

She also employs trauma-informed strategies that prioritize safety, pacing, and skill-building so individuals can process painful experiences at a manageable pace. These methods support recovery from trauma and abuse while teaching coping tools for emotional regulation and interpersonal repair.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria works together with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care from home, at work, or while traveling. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to choose the way of working that feels most comfortable while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.