Dr. Barbara Romfo, WV Psychologist 956

Dr. Barbara Romfo brings more than 34 years of clinical experience to her work in West Virginia. She is a WV Psychologist 956 who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and life transitions. Her practice emphasizes practical support and steady guidance during difficult periods.

She works with people facing stress, trauma, chronic pain or illness, and challenges at work. She also helps those dealing with parenting strain, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, impulsivity, and ADHD. Women’s issues and questions about life purpose are areas she often addresses.

Her approach blends familiar therapy methods aimed at making change feel doable. In sessions she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people set small, manageable steps toward their goals. Conversations tend to focus on daily habits, coping strategies, and clearer decision making.

Dr. Romfo incorporates values important to each person, including Christian perspectives when clients want that included. She aims to offer steady support rather than quick fixes, and to tailor each plan to the person’s circumstances and values.

People who come to her can expect an emphasis on practical tools for coping, clearer thinking about choices, and steady support through hard changes. To begin, she asks people to describe their goals so sessions can be shaped around what will help most.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to each person. It helps people feel heard and make choices that match their values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce distress. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, combines acceptance and change strategies and is useful for managing strong emotions, impulsive behavior, and building coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those needs. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, so clients take part in choosing and shaping the path forward.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance when the focus is on skill building, emotion management, and problem solving.