Therapy with a Clinical Psychologist in Ashburn, VA
Dr. Roemersma is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience. She provides cognitive-behavioral therapy to individuals and families. She focuses her work on adults and older teens. Dr. Roemersma is also the Director of Operations at Finding Solutions.
Dr. Roemersma specializes in anger management, ADHD, and anxiety disorders, including posttraumatic stress. Dr. Roemersma’s past experiences in comprehensive psychological testing has significantly enriched her clinical practice. She accurately assesses and understands her clients’ issues, leading to more tailored and effective interventions.
Dr. Roemersma’s supports and helps clients:
- Find more effective ways to communicate to others
- Respond proportionately to stressors
- Be assertive and set boundaries with others without being aggressive
- Better understand and respond to challenging parenting situations
- Regulate impulsive behaviors
- Improve personal and professional relationship dynamics
- Recognize how past traumatic experiences affect present situations
- Learn organizational strategies to improve attention, memory, and academic success
Dr. Roemersma utilizes a “biopsychosocial” approach to help clients make biological, psychological, and social changes to current circumstances, such as:
- Biological: encouraging exercise, healthy eating, good sleep hygiene, understanding
genetic factors, recognition of mind-body connections, and referrals for possible
medication management for symptom reduction when needed - Psychological: reframing maladaptive thoughts, challenging negative self-talk, widening
perspectives, motivation for change, and strategizing ways to tackle difficult situations - Social: modifying environmental triggers, addressing problematic relationships, altering
parenting approaches, finding courage to change or remove self from negative
situations
Dr. Roemersma completed her undergraduate work at the University of Massachusetts, graduating magna cum laude as a double major in Psychology and Education Studies. She then worked as a research assistant in the Health Psychology Department at Princeton University prior to obtaining her doctorate from Lehigh University. Prior to working in private practice, Dr. Roemersma’s previous work experience included the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and an intensive residential placement program for adolescents. Her work in those settings helped her develop a strong foundation and interventions for treating depression and anxiety, including posttraumatic stress.
Dr. Roemersma has also taught several graduate level psychology courses as an adjust professor. She is well-versed in psychological theories, enabling her to apply various therapeutic approaches that best suit her clients’ needs. Dr. Roemersma’s knowledge of assessment, clinical expertise, and personality style enhance her expertise and effectiveness
with therapy clients.
How Can Dr. Tina Help?
Anger Management Help, Ashburn, Virginia
Dr. Roemersma works with adults, young adults, and teens to address uncontrolled anger and ADHD. Her therapeutic approach is shaped by her training and experience in assessments, many years of practice, research data, organization training, and understanding of the brain’s workings.
As Dr. Roemersma works with young adults, she helps them learn organization and study skills, which often reduces feelings of frustration and anger. For adults with ADHD, their anger issues often manifest as impulse control. Control can cause complex family dynamics that hurts others. Appreciating the distinct experiences of each individual, Dr. Roemersma tailors her approach accordingly.
Have you ever searched for “anger management help near me,” and had difficulty finding a specialist who could help you? If you struggle in this area, Dr. Roemersma can help you individually:
Stay calm even when you feel angry
Work through previously uncontrolled anger
Navigate anger issues as it relates to mental health
Use physical activity as a healthy coping mechanism
Do you want to understand how to deal with anger management issues in a relationship? Within your family? Or when you are alone? Dr. Roemersma can help.
Help For Young Adults With ADHD
Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, can feel debilitating for individuals of all ages. This is particularly true for older teenagers as they continue to develop emotionally while managing ADHD in their daily lives. Dr. Roemersma provides expert, quality help for young adults with ADHD. With over 20 years of experience, she equips people with ADHD to lead a thriving life.
Are you a parent of a child with behavioral struggles? Dr. Roemersma works to provide you with the necessary skill set to do so.
Knowledge Base To Work With Clients Post-Psychoeducational Evaluations
What is a psychoeducational evaluation? Simply put, this type of evaluation is a comprehensive assessment. It assesses an individual’s cognitive abilities and how they function academically and socio-emotionally. Engaging in a psychoeducational evaluation can provide extreme benefits.
One of these benefits is a deeper understanding of their unique psyche. While Dr. Roemersma no longer provides psychoeducational evaluations, her previous training and experience with psychological testing help her identify and treat mental health disorders. She’s able to use her clients’ existing evaluation reports to help them in two ways:
Begin paying attention to their strengths and weaknesses
Use this knowledge to live a full life.
Have you already had an evaluation and would like to work through your report? Dr. Roemersma is eager to assist you.
Why Work With Dr. Tina Roemersma?
Are you looking for a licensed clinical psychologist to talk with? Do you think you could benefit from a therapist with an understanding of psychoeducational evaluation? Here are two key reasons why as one of our therapists in Ashburn, Dr. Roemersma might be the right fit for you:
Dr. Roemersma understands the importance of unified families. She is passionate about working with family members individually as well as in group settings. With a focus on family systems, Dr. Roemersma uses her experience in a plethora of family dynamics:
- The role anger, anxiety, and depression play in family dynamics
- Academic skill and/or a learning disability within the family
- Your child’s ability to process group dynamics
Do you need help to reduce conflict, create healthy interpersonal relationships, or improve family communication patterns? Dr. Roemersma can provide you with the guidance you need.
Dr. Roemersma’s previous history administering assessment measures provides her with the insights necessary to interpret current results in the interest of her clients.
Drawing from her previous experience, Dr. Romersma expertly contextualizes existing assessments to tailor personalized treatment recommendations.