What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“My fiancé and I started couples therapy after about 1 year of dating. We really wanted to be together but lacked the skills to show and communicate love in a healthy way. We started with a therapist and managed to learn a lot but after a while the therapist became too entangled in our story and stopped giving us good objective help. The sessions became very difficult and at times even hostile. I have been going to see therapists off and on since I was 16 and knew that, each therapist is different and sometimes a certain therapist might not be the right match. We were weary about starting again with someone new but quickly realized that Roman might be the right match. He brought a certain calmness and compassion to the sessions that we both resonated with immediately. We have been seeing him now for several month and the sessions are progressively getting better and better as, has our communication and connection with one another. We believe that the work we are now doing with Roman will lay the foundation for a very successful family one day! Having come from backgrounds where our parents stayed together but, never really addressed their own issues, we feel obliged to do the tough emotional work now so, that our children don’t have to experience some of the pain we did. We are confident in Romans direction and suggestions. He is, for us, a perfect match!”
More than 1 year ago
About Roman Shain
Focus areas
Anger Management
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Men's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Behavioral Problems
Life Transition
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Compassion Focused
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Identity
Gender
MaleFaith
JewishEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English, Russian
Getting to know Roman Shain
Hi there, I'm Roman!
I am a Licensed MFT, Licensed PCC, National Counselor Certified, Board Certified Telehealth Counselor, and a CAMFT Certified Supervisor. With over 25 years of clinical experience, I bring passion and expertise to helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. As a counselor-educator for over 15 years, I have been teaching graduate counseling courses at CSUN and the University of Phoenix.
My approach
I believe that most solutions to my clients' problems are commonly found within themselves and their environment. Thus, my aim is to inspire clients to celebrate their culture, individuality, and humanity. Furthermore, to prepare clients to bridge the divide between the therapy room and their environment, I combine experiential approaches, including role plays, awareness-building, and critical-thinking exercises.
My focus
Given telehealth opportunities and challenges, I currently work with adults and couples impacted by mild to moderate levels of anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment.
My communication style
I believe my professional experiences as a psychotherapist and counselor educator have shaped me into a versatile professional for providing thoughtful and effective online psychotherapy. As a clinician, I approach my clients' challenges and behaviors in a supportive, thoughtful, and common-sense way. My sincere hope is that my clients find their experience in the telehealth psychotherapy room useful and meaningful.
My journey to therapy
Helping and supporting individuals and families in need attracted me to this career. I enjoy connecting with my clients and facilitating the process of change one small step at a time. I find it effective to help my clients recognize underlying factors that cause internal conflicts and facilitate the process of creating meaning that, in turn, can help them improve their relationship with themselves and the world around them.
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NPI number
1134250467
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My fiancé and I started couples therapy after about 1 year of dating. We really wanted to be together but lacked the skills to show and communicate love in a healthy way. We started with a therapist and managed to learn a lot but after a while the therapist became too entangled in our story and stopped giving us good objective help. The sessions became very difficult and at times even hostile. I have been going to see therapists off and on since I was 16 and knew that, each therapist is different and sometimes a certain therapist might not be the right match. We were weary about starting again with someone new but quickly realized that Roman might be the right match. He brought a certain calmness and compassion to the sessions that we both resonated with immediately. We have been seeing him now for several month and the sessions are progressively getting better and better as, has our communication and connection with one another. We believe that the work we are now doing with Roman will lay the foundation for a very successful family one day! Having come from backgrounds where our parents stayed together but, never really addressed their own issues, we feel obliged to do the tough emotional work now so, that our children don’t have to experience some of the pain we did. We are confident in Romans direction and suggestions. He is, for us, a perfect match!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Roman Shain work with?
Roman Shain works with Rula Health - San Diego.
What are common reasons for patients to see Roman Shain?
Roman Shain frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Roman Shain on their profile.
What languages does Roman Shain speak?
Roman Shain speaks English and Russian.