CAREFUL AND CONFIDENT
Psychotherapy for Parents of Children With Food allergies
you have a lot on your plate
When your child has severe or life-threatening food allergies, your priority is keeping them safe. It’s hard to do that without getting lost in fear and what-ifs. You may find yourself second-guessing your decisions and feeling guilty no matter what you do. You wish more people understood all of the effort, all of the considerations, and all of the emotions that are part of your daily life.
Ricki Romm, LCSW
It is possible to be both confident and careful. As a psychotherapist and mom to kids with severe food allergies, I can support you. You can tend to your own needs and feelings and continue to help your family not just cope but thrive.
How I help
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Individuals
Let’s make space to process the emotions and challenges that are part of living with allergies.
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Couples
Learn to make decisions as a team and communicate effectively even when you disagree.
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support groups
Connect with people who understand the allergy life. Share wisdom, insight, and perspective.
how to get started
STEP 1: Get in touch by emailing ricki@rickirommtherapy.com or schedule a phone call here. You can let me know where you’re struggling and ask any questions you might have to determine if we’re a good fit.
STEP 2: We’ll meet virtually every week (or a frequency that suits your needs) to explore and make sense of your allergy story. You’ll have a designated space to focus on your own needs and feelings. We may think about how your current situation is impacted by past experiences, and spend time considering practical solutions to any problems you’re facing.
STEP 3: Success looks different to different people. Psychotherapy can’t get rid of your child’s allergies, but it can help you to find peace while living with them. With a better understanding of your own feelings, you’ll be able to make decisions that feel right to you and your family.