The Power of Relatability in Therapy: Breaking Stigma & Strengthening Trust w Victoria Roman, LCSW

In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, host Francesca Reicherter sits down with licensed clinical social worker Victoria Roman to explore how breaking the stigma around therapy leads to deeper, more authentic connections.Together, they dive into the importance of therapists being relatable, the role of appropriate self-disclosure in building trust, and how shifting away from clinical jargon toward real, personal insight makes therapy feel more human—and more effective.Whether you're a mental health professional, in therapy, or simply curious about what makes a therapeutic relationship truly work, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to normalize help-seeking.Tune in to learn:

1. Why human connection is at the heart of healing
2. How therapists can build trust without losing professionalism
3. The key differences between sounding clinical and being real