Olivia Romano, MA, LPC

About Olivia Romano

Olivia completed her clinical internship at Ascension Center for Mental Health in Arlington Heights, where she worked with diverse populations across outpatient and transitional living settings. She has experience supporting individuals with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, grief, low self-esteem, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Olivia takes an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs. Her work is grounded in a holistic and humanistic perspective while incorporating evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), positive psychology, and behavioral and skills-based interventions.

Olivia believes that meaningful change is driven by an individual’s willingness to learn, openness to vulnerability, and commitment to self-exploration. She strives to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported, while also feeling empowered to challenge themselves and grow. Her approach is both compassionate and collaborative: she meets clients where they are while helping them build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Olivia values authenticity in the therapeutic relationship and believes that healing happens when clients feel safe enough to be fully themselves.

Outside of her clinical work, Olivia enjoys staying active and prioritising her own wellness. She has a creative side and enjoys painting, candle-making, baking, cooking, and reading and writing, which allow her to unwind and express herself outside of work.