About Marc Roman
Focus areas
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Sleep Problems
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychotherapy
Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Relational
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Marc Roman
My journey to becoming a psychotherapist began when I was thirteen years old. I remember listening to my radio every night just as I was falling asleep. It wasn't music I was listening to, but a psychologist who ran a call-in talk program. Troubled listeners would call in seeking the good doctor's advice, and in just a few minutes, they were soon at ease by her reassuring words. I thought, “What a wonderful job that must be; to help so many people feel heard and connected with a caring human being. I'd like to do that too!” The same issues that plagued those callers are still around today: feeling alone, confused, different, unloved, a sense of hopelessness. The list goes on. What inspires me to work in mental health care is my desire to help make the lives of others much easier, less burdened, and more worth living. To pursue this passion, I earned my Master's in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies, which deepened my understanding and skills in supporting individuals through their mental health journeys.
What should a new client know about working with you?
To make certain that my clients feel accurately heard and understood, I check in with them often throughout our sessions. This can be done by sharing with them what I think I heard them say and then by checking in with them to make sure this is fairly accurate or if I was off the mark. I learned long ago that if I don’t get it quite right, my client’s are quick to correct me! This is usually a positive. If I get it wrong and seek clarification, it’s my hope that I convey my genuine interest in my client’s experience and that they are worth the extra effort to be understood.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Trust and a strong therapeutic alliance between client and therapist are two aspects of therapy I find to be essential for meaningful work to take place. I do this by starting and ending sessions at our agreed upon time, curating a mutually agreed upon treatment plan and perhaps most of all, relating with all of my clients as my equals. I see ours as a dimly lit journey we’re walking together. Our only difference is, I am carrying the lantern helping us to see ahead. When appropriate, I’ve even been known to share a personal story involving myself if that story will help drive home a particular point.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $125 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $125 for 60 minutes
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
- Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront
More information on payments and coverage
I also accept EAP through Cigna and Optum.
Education and background
Education and training
- California Institute of Integral Studies, Master's in Counseling
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1235421561