Roian Baalman , LPC

Roian Baalman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings more than six years of clinical experience to her work. She holds an LPC credential - a license that qualifies her to provide professional counseling - and is also credentialed in substance use counseling as a Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor, an accreditation that reflects specialized training in addiction treatment. Her background includes training and work in behavioral health and substance use agencies, and she has familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Before earning licensure, she spent a decade in the human services field supporting people with intellectual and physical disabilities, a period that shaped her commitment to individualized, respectful care. Over the course of her career she has helped people address stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, codependency, dissociation, chronic illness and pain, and caregiver stress.

Her approach is person-centered and tailored to each individual. She draws from several evidence-informed methods to collaborate with clients on clear, achievable goals, and she emphasizes a nonjudgmental space for exploring emotions, safety, and identity. Roian frames the therapeutic journey as a process of discovery and supports clients in finding practical strategies and deeper understanding to move forward.

Approaches and Benefits of Online Therapeutic Work

Roian Baalman integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them, learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that align with their values - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns that formed in early relationships to improve how people relate to others and address issues like abandonment, intimacy, and trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist offers supportive reflection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Roian works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and she tailors techniques over time so the therapeutic plan fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and health demands. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and adapt to the communication style that best suits the client.