Luis Roman , LMHC

Luis Roman brings a practical focus on communication and mental health to his clinical work, drawing on personal experience from a Puerto Rican household where raised voices and limited active listening shaped his interest in better ways to connect. He helps people identify and change patterns in how they relate to partners, family members, and coworkers, showing how clearer communication can ease conflict and strengthen relationships.

He emphasizes psychoeducation as a way to demystify diagnoses and reduce stigma, offering individual, family, and group services to help clients understand conditions and treatment options. Since 2016 he has worked with people facing Bipolar disorder, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, Borderline Personality disorder, adjustment disorders, and often co-occurring substance use concerns.

Luis has practiced in a range of settings including PROS programs, residential facilities, and outpatient clinics. He supports clients in developing personalized treatment plans, pursuing employment goals, and maintaining gains over time. His academic background includes a bachelor’s degree from Lehman College and a master’s degree from the College of New Rochelle. Luis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - and currently practices in an outpatient clinic in the Bronx where he continues to promote mental well-being and improved communication.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Luis draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to shape online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaborative exploration of a person's strengths and values, helping with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and building more effective communication. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problematic coping like substance use. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-focused awareness and techniques to manage stress, emotional reactivity, and triggers associated with trauma or grief.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Luis works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, then adapts strategies so therapy fits the individual rather than fitting the individual to a single method. This flexibility helps tailor sessions to real-life concerns and changing circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people balancing busy schedules or limited transportation. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for those who prefer written communication or need brief check-ins between sessions. These formats support continuity of care and make it easier to maintain momentum toward goals despite life transitions.