Brandon P. Romano, Psy.D. & Associates, LLC

Brandon P. Romano, Psy.D. & Associates, LLC Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Providing Evaluations and Counseling Services

Our clinicians conduct comprehensive psychological (e.g., depression), psychoeducational (e.g., ADHD, LD, gifted), and forensic (legal) evaluations (e.g., SUE, DV). Our counseling services include individual, family, couples, and group therapy for juveniles and adults.

07/28/2026

❔❔What is a Psychological Evaluation❔❔
A psychological evaluation is conducted by a licensed psychologist and is structured to assess an individual’s mental health, cognitive, and emotional functioning.
🧠 Clinical psychologists hold doctoral degrees & state licensure. They are specifically trained to utilize psychological testing and to combine information from multiple sources to determine diagnoses, assess severity and causes of symptoms, and ascertain appropriate next steps in clinical care. An evaluation report📝 follows, and it details the psychologist’s findings along with specific, individualized recommendations. A feedback session may be utilized to explain the results and answer any questions.

07/24/2026

🌟 Today marked Katherine’s last day with us.

Katherine is relocating out-of-state for eventual pursuit of grad school. We are grateful for the impact she’s made at our practice.

Although we will miss Katherine’s warmth and kindness, we are also excited for the next chapter ahead.

Thank you, Katherine, for everything. 💛

07/23/2026

🌿 In the mental health field, self-care is not viewed as an indulgence. It's an essential strategy for maintaining cognitive function, reducing burnout, and lowering chronic stress.

Core areas of self-care focus should include...
😴 Sleep hygiene - following consistent routines aiming for 7 to 9 hours nightly
⏹ Boundaries - intentionally managing workload, social output, and cognitive limits
🤝 Connection - actively leaning into supportive, quality relationships
🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness - incorporating brief periods of reflection to ground your nervous system

For a collection of practical strategies, check out these tips published by the APA.
https://tinyurl.com/Mental-Health-Tips-APA

07/21/2026

❔❔What's the Difference Between LPCs and PLPCs❔❔

Professional counseling credentials in Louisiana fall under the LPC Board of Examiners. Two titles you may see in our practice are LPC and PLPC, which represent different stages of licensure.

A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is a fully-licensed clinician, while a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) is actively completing required supervised clinical hours toward full licensure and must practice under board‑approved supervision. BOTH are qualified to provide counseling services; the difference simply lies in the level. 💙

😁Happy, or maybe 😠Angry, World Emoji DayBefore responding to a situation, take a moment determine which emotions are mos...
07/17/2026

😁Happy, or maybe 😠Angry, World Emoji Day
Before responding to a situation, take a moment determine which emotions are most relevant to you at that moment. Identifying how you feel can help you better manage your behaviors.

We've welcomed a new face at our practice! Kennedy joined us as our new Admin Assistant after recently graduating with ...
07/15/2026

We've welcomed a new face at our practice! Kennedy joined us as our new Admin Assistant after recently graduating with her B.S. in Psychology from the Univ. of LA at Lafayette. She's already taking the next big step in her professional journey -- while managing her duties at our front desk, Kennedy will be pursuing her Master’s in Forensic Psychology through the Univ. of LA at Monroe. Her long-term career goal is to become a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. We enjoy supporting the next generation of mental health professionals. 💙

07/14/2026

A few minutes of movement can boost your mood 😞➡😊

Short workouts as brief as 5 MINUTES can improve your mood, reduce anxiety, and ease stress for hours afterward.

🚶‍♀️‍ A Columbia University study found that even 1-5 mins of walking after sitting significantly lifted moods & cut fatigue.
🚴 Just 3.5 mins of exercise boosted kids' spirits in another study.
🏃🏿‍♂️ Replacing 15 mins of sitting with running cut depression risk by 26%, per Harvard-linked research.
🏊🏻‍♂️ Around 5 mins of aerobic activity can spark anti-anxiety effects (Anxiety & Depression Association of America).

10-20 minutes is often the sweet spot for longer-lasting benefits, but the point is that even tiny bursts help. In the coming days, try a quick walk, dancing to your favorite song, stair climbing, or yoga to see if you notice a difference. 💙

Source: https://tinyurl.com/ShortWorkouts-MentalHealth

07/11/2026

❔❔❔ We frequently receive inquiries about custody evaluations versus psychological evaluations (or mental health evaluations) related to family law cases. ❔❔❔

⚖ A custody evaluation is a comprehensive family assessment designed to provide the court with recommendations about parenting arrangements to serve the child's best interests. A qualified mental health professional (often a psychologist), interviews parents, children, and sometimes others as part of the evaluation process. With regards to our practice, Dr. Romano does NOT perform custody evaluations.

⚖ A psychological or mental health evaluation for a family law case is more focused. It typically assesses a parent's mental and emotional health and focuses on daily functioning. These factors are used to identify issues that may affect the individual’s parenting and provide the court with recommendations related to that parent. With regards to our practice, Dr. Romano DOES routinely perform psychological evaluations related to family law cases.

We hope this provides a little clarity! 💙

07/07/2026

🍫Today, World Chocolate Day, is the perfect moment to practice mindful enjoyment!

Rather than rushing through a treat and feeling guilty afterwards, mindfulness invites us to slow down and fully experience each bite. This simple shift reduces overindulgence, increases satisfaction, and supports a healthier relationship with food. Mindful eating isn’t about restriction. It’s about reclaiming the joy of food and strengthening your connection to your body’s cues. 💙

If you're interested in trying mindfulness, here's an exercise from Purdue University: https://tinyurl.com/Mindfulness-with-Chocolate

🇺🇸 Have a wonderful day! 🇺🇸
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Have a wonderful day! 🇺🇸

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10211 Siegen Lane Suite 2A
Baton Rouge, LA
70810

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Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm

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