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Almudena Ruiz Roman

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Almudena Ruiz Roman, LCPC, LPC

Connecticut

Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCPC, LPC
  • LicenseLPC, Connecticut / 006177; LCPC, Illinois / 180006257
  • NPI1932365004
  • Experience27 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
  • LocationConnecticut

About

  • Stress management
  • Addiction support
  • Trauma care

About Almudena

Almudena Ruiz Roman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of clinical experience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and practices from Connecticut. Almudena helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.

She describes therapy in plain terms: talking through what is happening, recognizing patterns, and learning new ways to respond. Sessions aim to reduce reactivity and teach practical skills for everyday situations. She draws on approaches that are evidence based to help with mood, panic, and trauma-related symptoms.

Almudena's background includes work in several countries, which she uses to inform how culture and context matter in a person's life. She also supports people dealing with medical or aging issues, chronic pain, immigration challenges, and disaster-related stress. Substance use and domestic violence are additional areas she addresses in clinical work.

Her method emphasizes straightforward problem solving and building skills for managing strong emotions like anger and frustration. She helps people notice triggers, practice breathing and grounding strategies, and try different behavioral responses in daily life. Sessions include both short-term coping tools and longer-term pacing for deeper concerns.

For someone worried about temper or persistent resentment, Almudena offers practical ways to slow down reactions and communicate differently. She works collaboratively to set goals and to check progress over time.

How sessions work

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Almudena draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on stabilizing strong physiological reactions. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help identify thinking patterns that fuel anger and teach practical tools to shift them. Skills training focuses on measurable behavior changes like paced breathing, assertive communication, and problem-solving for workplace or family stress.

She also uses trauma-informed strategies to address the effects of past abuse or traumatic events on current anger. These approaches emphasize grounding, titrated exposure to difficult memories, and building tolerance for intense feelings so that reactions become more manageable over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Almudena collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and daily life. She checks progress and adapts methods as needed so therapy stays practical and focused.

Session formats are not listed explicitly in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, working online can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find online sessions help maintain momentum between appointments and practice skills in the settings where problems occur.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

27+ years

Listed in

Connecticut, Illinois

Languages

English, Spanish

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to anger?

She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression to reduce reactivity and improve responses.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based techniques and a direct, practical approach focused on skills and behavior change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 27 years of experience working in clinical settings across multiple countries.

What credentials and location are listed for her?

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Connecticut.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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