Cheryl Farole-Roman Psy.D., MFT, CGP, Psychoanalyst
About
I received a Doctorate and Certification in Psychoanalysis from the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute in 2009. I completed my master's degree in Counseling from California State University Fullerton and am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT #36528). I am certified as a Group Psychotherapist by the International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists. I also have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology.
I am a Training and Supervising Psychoanalyst offering psychoanalysis and control case supervision to Psychoanalytic Candidates. I serve on the Board and Faculty of the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute in Tustin, CA.
As a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, I specialize in working with patients interested in long term, in-depth treatment of a variety of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship struggles. Throughout my career in private practice I have had extensive experience working with teens and adults of all ages.
I also specialize in working with Therapists and Physicians in individual and group settings. I am passionate about providing a space to those who give so much in their work, to explore their inner worlds and attend to their own healing and rejuvenation.
As a Sport Psychology Specialist have a special interest in working with athletes wanting to improve performance and strengthen their mental game. I also specialize in treating athletes suffering from mental health challenges (i.e. depression, anxiety, anger management, eating disorders etc.), along with processing the effects of injury and possible forced retirement.
I am a Board Member of the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, and currently serving as Dean of Education.
My Philosophy
I will provide a safe environment for you to explore and understand yourself while helping you to create an insightful narrative for your life. Therapy can provide you a unique opportunity to explore your personal history in a new relationship, to see it in a new way, while you make connections between past and current conflicts and how they influence the way you relate to yourself and to others. Our work together can help you to resolve painful conflicts, enjoy relationships more fully and to experience life more deeply.
I work from a psychodynamic orientation where specific issues are seen more in the context of the whole person. I believe that as we explore ourselves and enhance our abilities to reflect on our lives this leads to changing attitudes and behavior and improves our ability to have healthier relationships.
Specialties and Treament Modalities
Individual Therapy for Adults and Teens
Group Therapy
Psychotherapy and Consultaion for Therapists
Physician Wellness
Sport Psychology
Infertility
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Attachment Disorders
Trauma and Abuse
Relationship Conflict
Depression & Anxiety
Personality Disorders
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Self Esteem Issues
Grief and Divorce
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Sport Psychology Services
As a Sport Psychology Specialist, I work with elite athletes, coaches and sports teams helping them to maximze their performance and gain a competitive edge by expanding and strengthening their mental game.
As a Psychotherapist, I bring a significant understanding of the unique experience of the elite athlete who may need to engage in deeper emotional work for a variety of mental health issues including, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, self harm etc.
I also specialize in working with athletes dealing with grief, loss and adjustment that can be involved with serious or career ending injury.