Luis Roman, LMHC

Luis Roman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or family difficulties. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can use new skills in daily life.

Roman emphasizes clear communication. He learned early how poor listening and harsh exchanges can hurt relationships, and he now helps people notice their patterns and try different ways of connecting. He also uses simple education about mental health to reduce stigma and make conditions easier to understand.

He has worked in a range of settings since 2016, including outpatient clinics, residential programs, and Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services programs. That variety means he has experience supporting people who face both mental health and substance use challenges. He helps clients build plans that match their goals and daily realities.

Education includes a Bachelor’s degree from Lehman College and a Master’s degree from the College of New Rochelle. Roman’s six years of clinical experience inform how he blends practical skills with listening and guidance. He aims to help people find steps they can take right away.

In sessions he draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. These tools are used to address mood concerns, coping with life changes, intimacy and communication problems, and issues like ADHD or grief.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Roman commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressed moods. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, validating experience, and helping clients find their own answers to relationship or self-esteem problems.

The therapist will work together with the client to figure out which approach fits best. That means discussing goals, trying methods, and adjusting as needed so the plan matches the person’s needs and preferences. Collaboration helps make sessions feel practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for interactive work like role-playing communication skills, while phone sessions can be lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging can support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing skill practice between sessions. These options give flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels, and allow people to keep therapy going even when life is busy.