- Compassionate guidance
- Practical coping skills
- Coaching for decisions
About Romney
She uses straightforward conversation to tailor a plan that fits each person's needs. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way now and on small steps that can make daily life more manageable. Romney aims to support people through caregiving strain, chronic health issues, cancer-related concerns, and the emotional effects of adoption and blended family dynamics.
Her approach values respect, sensitivity, and steady support. Romney helps people sort priorities, improve communication, and rebuild routines after disruption. She also offers coaching for professional challenges and decision making.
People who work with her can expect a mix of problem-focused work and emotional support. She emphasizes realistic goals and practical coping skills rather than quick fixes. Over time, the aim is to strengthen habits that sustain wellbeing.
Romney will adapt conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation. She encourages small, achievable steps and stays focused on what clients say works for them. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Tennessee
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Romney uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at clear problems and everyday coping. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills that reduce anxiety and help manage mood. That work involves breaking worries into smaller steps and practicing new habits between sessions. Another approach centers on behavioral strategies for eating concerns and body image, using gradual changes and real-life experiments to shift routines and reactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Romney will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful. The client and therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize and how quickly to move forward.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people continue support while managing caregiving, medical appointments, or work demands. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to an online setting so work between sessions remains practical and focused.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Romney commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, eating issues, depression, and coping with major life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, cancer-related concerns, adoption and foster care matters, and attachment issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, combining emotional support with problem-solving. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small steps, and tools you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has twenty years of professional experience working across clinical and coaching roles. That background includes work with chronic health issues and family system challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Tennessee and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients who meet the regional practice requirements.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.