Roian Baalman, LPC

Roian Baalman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who practices in Missouri and is also credentialed to work in Texas. She also holds a Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC) credential, which indicates specialized training in substance use counseling. With more than six years of professional experience, Roian has supported people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, grief, and a wide range of other concerns including self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Her clinical background includes training and work in behavioral health and substance use agencies, and she is knowledgeable about Medicated-Assisted-Treatment (MAT). Prior to becoming a therapist, Roian spent a decade in the human services field supporting individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities - experience that shaped her decision to enter counseling and informs her empathetic approach.

Roian adapts her methods to each person’s needs, drawing on evidence-informed approaches to help clients set and reach goals. She emphasizes collaboration - working together to identify priorities even when someone is unsure where to begin. Roian creates an open, nonjudgmental space for exploring thoughts and feelings and encourages each step toward a more fulfilling life. Office hours are flexible - 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action toward those values. It focuses on building psychological flexibility - learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while moving forward with meaningful goals. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns of relating to others and oneself. By understanding attachment styles, a person can work toward safer, more connected relationships and address issues such as abandonment, trust, and intimacy difficulties.

Roian works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will assess progress and adjust techniques so therapy remains aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused treatment while accommodating preferences for communication style and timing.