Melissa Romain, LISW
Therapist in Ohio
Melissa Romain is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 15 years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inOhio
- LicenseI.0800245-SUPV
- NPI 1770615775
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Melissa
Melissa Romain is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 15 years of clinical experience. She provides calm, practical support for people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes. Melissa listens closely and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way of feeling better.
Her work emphasizes attachment-based ideas and a client-centered style. That means she pays attention to how relationships shape emotions and behavior while following each person's goals.
Background and approach
She uses mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives to help people become more aware of triggers and long-standing patterns. Melissa has experience in outpatient counseling and residential treatment settings. She has worked with people affected by substance use, parenting stress, abuse or neglect, and adjustment concerns.
Her background includes teaching at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. In sessions she focuses on small, usable steps - learning skills, trying new responses, and reflecting on what changes. She also addresses practical struggles like communication problems, caregiver stress, impulsivity, and rebuilding self-esteem.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach that balances insight and action. Melissa aims to help people make clearer decisions day to day and develop tools to manage strong emotions and relationships.
Credentials
- LISW (Ohio)
- License I.0800245-SUPV · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1770615775 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Melissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Melissa names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Attachment-informed and practical approaches for online care
Melissa often blends attachment-based and client-centered approaches to guide online work. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, and it can help with relationship concerns, attachment issues, and emotion regulation. Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's lead, offering empathy and reflection so people can explore what matters most to them and decide next steps.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with anxiety or stress. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process; the therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences rather than using a single fixed method.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people read facial expressions and body language, phone calls can fit into a short break or reduce bandwidth needs, and messaging formats allow brief check-ins or ongoing thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She helps people working through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and substance use among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and attachment-informed, combining mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas with practical, solution-focused steps.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience in behavioral health, including outpatient counseling and residential treatment, and teaches as an adjunct instructor.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Can sessions be offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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