- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT skills
- English and Spanish
About Hector
Hector Roman is a licensed mental health counselor who emphasizes a client-centered way of working. He focuses on creating a calm space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Hector speaks English and Spanish and brings 17 years of experience to his practice.
He listens first, then helps people notice patterns that get in the way of feeling better. He uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotions feel overwhelming and people need steady, short-term strategies.
Hector also pays attention to life meaning and choices through an existential lens. That approach helps people facing midlife questions, feelings of isolation, or worries about life purpose. He works with concerns such as blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and fatherhood matters.
People may bring issues like infidelity, jealousy, forgiveness, or struggles with process addictions such as gambling, pornography, or exercise. Hector helps clients break those cycles and build clearer goals for change. His style is straightforward and encouraging; he aims to help people practice new habits between sessions.
Hector holds a Washington LMHC, and he draws on many years of clinical work to guide sessions. If someone wants to begin, the usual next step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How Hector’s Approaches Work Online
Hector uses a client-centered way of working that starts with careful listening and focuses on each person’s goals. That approach helps people feel heard and decide what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches practical emotion-regulation and grounding skills to manage intense feelings and improve communication.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Hector will talk with clients about goals and try strategies together to discover what fits best. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so sessions match the person's needs and pace.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people keep continuity of care after moves or job changes. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to work well in remote sessions, focusing on skill practice, homework, and clear steps to try between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Hector help with?
He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem as well as relationship and family concerns. Additional areas include codependency, communication problems, blended family issues, and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He follows a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. He combines that with practical CBT and DBT strategies and occasional existential reflection.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience working with people on stress, relationships, motivation, and related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds an LMHC credential in Washington and runs his practice based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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