About Romina Barrientos, LMHC
Romina Barrientos is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about helping children and families grow, heal, and thrive. Born and raised in Guatemala, she offers services in both English and Spanish, creating a culturally responsive and inclusive space for her clients.
With over eight years of experience in the field, Romina has worked in non-profit organizations and both public and private school settings, providing individual and group therapy to children, teens, and their caregivers. Her clinical background includes work with trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), both directive and non-directive play therapy, filial therapy, parent-child relationship therapy, and neurodivergent-affirmative care.
In 2022, Romina founded The Inner Child Clinic, a practice rooted in connection, creativity, and attunement. As a dance instructor and published writer, she often weaves creative modalities such as breath work, movement, journaling, drawing, and expressive writing into her therapeutic work—believing that healing can be playful, embodied, and transformative.
Romina's Specialties include:
- Children and Teens
- Parenting and relationships
- Neurodivergent children and families
- Postnatal mental health
- Culturally affirming therapy
