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Almudena Ruiz Roman

Almudena Ruiz Roman

LCPC, LPC

Therapist · Connecticut · 27+ years of experience

Calm-focused, experienced bilingual counselor

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  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • 27 years experience
  • Helps with anger

About Almudena

Almudena Ruiz Roman uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and depression. She values genuineness and an open, non-judgmental stance that helps people feel heard. Almudena speaks English and Spanish and brings 27 years of experience to her work in Connecticut.

She believes therapy is for many reasons - getting through a life change, letting go of the past, improving relationships, or finding better ways to handle day-to-day stress. Sessions focus on understanding how a person responds to challenges and learning practical ways to change those responses. The aim is to restore a sense of balance rather than promise a fixed outcome.

Her background includes clinical work across Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and she holds LCPC and LPC credentials. That experience informs a flexible approach that adapts to each person’s concerns and cultural context. Language choices can be matched during sessions for English or Spanish speakers.

In sessions she emphasizes clear, doable steps. People often work on skills for managing strong emotions, reducing automatic reactions like anger, and coping with panic or depressive symptoms. She also addresses substance-related issues and the fallout from trauma and abuse.

Almudena can support people facing long-term health challenges, migration-related stress, first responder strain, and midlife shifts. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the site process to connect and schedule time.

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

Credentials

Connecticut, Illinois

Languages

English, Spanish

How evidence-based approaches work online

Almudena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques designed to reduce intense emotional reactions and improve daily coping. One common approach focuses on teaching clear skills to manage anxiety and panic, such as breathing strategies, gradual exposure to fears, and steps to interrupt spiraling thoughts. These tools help people feel more in control when emotions rise.

Another approach centers on handling trauma and its effects. This work helps people notice how past events influence current behavior and then practice new ways of responding. For issues like anger and substance-related problems, the focus is on recognizing triggers, learning alternative responses, and building routines that support healthier choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend techniques so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people access a bilingual practitioner in Connecticut without extra commuting, while the therapist helps tailor pacing and homework to everyday routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Connecticut
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
LCPC, LPC
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Connecticut)
LPC · No. 006177
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180006257
NPI
1932365004

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma, and related issues like chronic pain and midlife challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is open and non-judgmental, focusing on practical steps and understanding how a person responds to life events.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 27 years of clinical experience and has worked professionally in Spain, the UK, and the United States.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Connecticut.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people from other countries work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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