Therapist profile
Melissa Romain, LISW
Ohio
LISW - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLISW
- LicenseLISW, Ohio / I.0800245-SUPV
- NPI1770615775
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOhio
About
- Attachment based approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution focused work
About Melissa
Melissa Romain is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, relationship issues, anger, and ADHD. Melissa focuses on helping people understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so they can respond differently in daily life.
She uses a client-centered stance that starts with listening and identifying strengths. That helps people notice patterns and decide what to try next. Melissa draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current reactions. She also uses psychodynamic thinking to consider how past experiences shape present choices.
Mindfulness practices are part of sessions when they fit the person’s goals. These techniques support calmer attention and better impulse control for problems like irritability or quick temper. Solution-focused methods are used to set small, practical goals and track what changes between sessions.
Melissa has experience in outpatient counseling and residential treatment settings. She also teaches as an adjunct instructor at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. That work keeps her engaged with current clinical ideas and classroom discussion.
Her approach is straightforward and skills-oriented. People who come for help with anger or relationship strain can expect clear steps to try between sessions and regular check-ins on what’s working. Sessions emphasize practical skill building and increased self-understanding.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Melissa draws from attachment-based work and mindfulness in a way that fits remote sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence present reactions and helps people recognize triggers and new responses. This can be explored through discussion, guided reflection, and targeted homework that you can do between meetings.Mindfulness therapy involves short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve impulse control. In online sessions these techniques are taught in simple steps and practiced together so people can use them when tension rises. Solution-focused methods are also used to set clear, short-term goals and test small changes between meetings.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Melissa will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before to find the best fit. That plan can change as progress is reviewed, so the work stays practical and focused on what helps most.
Session format details were not specified in the provided biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people try skills between sessions and apply them in real situations.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, addictions, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered, strengths-based style with practical skill-building and reflective exploration of patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melissa has 15 years of experience working in behavioral health including outpatient counseling and residential treatment settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) practicing in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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