Dr. Barbara Romfo, WV Psychologist
Experienced psychologist helping adults navigate change
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Practical facts
- Credentials
- WV Psychologist
- Licensed in
- West Virginia
- Years in practice
- 34
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Barbara
Dr. Barbara Romfo is a West Virginia psychologist with more than 34 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, and major life changes.
She works with individuals who want clearer direction at work, better self-esteem, or relief from long-term pain and health challenges. She blends practical talking therapy with goal-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
She also brings attention to values and life purpose, which many clients find helpful when weighing major decisions. Dr. Romfo’s approach is warm and steady.
She listens first and then helps people find tools that fit their daily life. Problem solving, emotion regulation, and motivation are common themes in her work. Her clinical methods include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally focused ideas, and motivational interviewing.
These methods are used to reduce distress, manage impulsivity, and improve relationships and coping skills. Therapy sessions are offered in English and are provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She holds the credential WV Psychologist 956 and works with adults in West Virginia who want structured support for lasting changes.
What Barbara works with
Everything Barbara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Barbara's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Barbara lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that focus on skills and values
Client-centered therapy starts by putting the person's priorities in the lead. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace to build trust and clarify what matters most. This approach helps people who feel stuck or unsure about next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches simple experiments to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and day-to-day problems that get in the way of functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive actions, and often includes techniques for coping with distress and improving relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and past experiences to decide what to try first. Plans are adjusted over time so the work stays practical and relevant to each person's life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper discussion. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when written reflection feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to schedule regular work and to use new skills between sessions.
Questions people ask about Barbara
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, anger, and related issues like chronic pain and workplace strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is listening first and then working on practical steps. Sessions focus on coping skills, emotion regulation, and setting achievable goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 34 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed as WV Psychologist 956 and provides services while based in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.