Romy Rodriguez, LMHC

Romy Rodriguez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings hands-on crisis experience and specialized trauma care to her practice. Her first position in the field focused on crisis intervention, a role that shaped her commitment to immediate, practical support. She later coordinated the PPW - post-partum program at The Village, delivering individual therapy and case management services for women involved in the court system. Romy also worked with adolescents and families at Lotus House in Miami, FL, where she provided Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to young people living in shelter settings.

Romy offers EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - to address trauma, depression, anxiety, and related mental health concerns. She integrates EMDR with Trauma-Focused CBT and traditional CBT models to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Romy values empathy and unconditional positive regard, and she approaches care with the understanding that every client requires a distinct plan. Her work helps clients build confidence, reconnect with their emotions, and move toward greater trust and peace of mind.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Romy uses EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - which helps people process traumatic memories and reduce the emotional intensity tied to those experiences. EMDR can be helpful for trauma-related symptoms, persistent anxiety, and mood challenges. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured approach that helps adolescents and adults identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills to manage trauma responses and emotional distress. Traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used as well to address patterns of thinking and behavior related to anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Romy collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so treatment remains responsive and effective.

Online therapy with Romy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and she also provides live chat and text-based messaging options. These formats make it easier to fit care into a busy life, access support from home, and maintain continuity of treatment despite scheduling or geographic constraints. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these methods to deliver meaningful, evidence-based care in an online setting.