Dr. Barbara Romfo, WV Psychologist 956

Dr. Barbara Romfo brings more than 34 years of clinical experience to her practice in West Virginia. She is identified as WV Psychologist 956 and focuses on helping people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and major life changes. Her work often touches on parenting, relationships, career concerns, and issues that affect women.

She describes an approach shaped by Christian values and a desire to help people find life purpose. Sessions emphasize practical coping skills, clearer priorities, and strategies to manage impulsivity and anger. Dr. Romfo also addresses chronic pain, illness, and disability as part of a broader plan to strengthen daily functioning.

In the room she aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental setting where people can talk through painful experiences. She uses a mix of conversational work and goal-focused methods to build resilience and problem-solving. The focus is on small, achievable steps rather than quick fixes.

Her clinical methods include client-centered conversations alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies when emotional regulation is needed. Motivational interviewing and emotionally-focused work help when ambivalence or relationship patterns are central.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative process. Dr. Romfo will listen to current struggles, clarify what matters most, and help shape a practical plan. Sessions are meant to help clients move toward clearer choices and greater day-to-day stability.

Therapeutic approaches and online work

Dr. Romfo blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to address symptoms and daily challenges. Client-centered work focuses on the person's experience and priorities, helping them feel heard while identifying what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy when strong emotions or impulsivity are a concern. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense feelings, tolerating distress, and improving emotional balance, which can be useful for anger, impulsivity, and relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Dr. Romfo works with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works better. Therapists can adapt exercises, thought records, and skill practice to remote sessions so that work continues between visits.