Tammy Rome
Hebelstrasse 7 Katzweiler - Rheinland-Pfalz . +49.015116793055
Clinical Experience
Family Counselor
Safe Harbour Counseling
Mar. 2010 – Feb. 2012
Provided individual, couples, and family counseling, psychotherapy and advocacy services to adults living depression, anxiety, developmental disorders, relationship conflicts, grief, trauma recovery, and chronic pain disorders based on treatment models of Cognitive-Behavioral, Emotion-Focused, and Dialectical Behavior Therapies. Collaborated with colleagues and outside agencies on consultations regarding client care as warranted. Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of diagnosis, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation. Responsible for marketing campaigns and community relations.
Family Counselor
ASAP Expert Counseling
May 2008 – Aug. 2009
Provided home-based individual and family psychotherapy, play therapy, case management, and advocacy services to children and families living with developmental and psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, behavioral disturbances, child abuse/neglect, and trauma recovery. Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of diagnosis, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation as required by the agency. Collaborate with colleagues and outside agencies on consultations regarding client care as warranted. Conducted documentation training as needed to maintain company compliance with KHS guidelines.
Therapist
Elizabeth Layton Center
Jul. 2011 – Mar. 2014
Provided individual and group therapy services to client caseload under the supervision of QMHP advisor. On-call crisis screening, referral, and transportation to state mental health facilities in collaboration with QMHP supervisors. Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of diagnosis, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation as required by the agency. Collaborated with colleagues and medical staff on consultations regarding client care as warranted.
Case Manager
Elizabeth Layton Center
Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2009
Provided advocacy services to adults with chronic, disabling mental illnesses and comorbid substance abuse and/or sexual assault trauma. Facilitated weekly psychosocial treatment group and support for psychosocial day treatment program, specifically initiating and maintaining groups to facilitate the development of financial management skills ("Choices") and emotion regulation/interpersonal skills (DBT Skills). Maintained accurate and timely documentation of services through progress notes and treatment plans per KHS and agency requirements. Facilitated CSS Consumer Advisory Committee's active participation in board meetings. Consulted with the clinical roll-out team to coordinate the launch of PsychConsult to electronically track clinical transactions, scheduling, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Case Manager
Rose Brooks Domestic Violence Shelter
Aug. 1993 – Jun. 1994
Provided advocacy services to women and children fleeing domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Conducted educational and training workshops/seminars that emphasized the prevention and recognition of domestic violence and sexual assault for first responders, educators, health care providers, and other mandated reporters.
Case Manager
Temporary Lodging for Children
May. 1992 – Jul. 1993
Provided advocacy services to minor children identified as “child in need of care” (CINC) related to rape, molestation, sexual assault, child abuse, neglect, or coping with truancy. Conducted educational and training workshops/seminars that emphasized the prevention and recognition of child abuse and neglect for first responders, educators, health care providers, and other mandated reporters.
Children's Advocate
Child Abuse Prevention Network
Dec. 1991 – Apr. 1992
Conducted prevention activities to reduce or eliminate child abuse and neglect. Conducted educational seminars and training programs for mandated reporters and those who seek to prevent, report, or respond to child abuse or neglect.
Advocacy Experience
Executive Director
The Headache Pros, Inc.
Jan. 2018 - present
Develop, implement, and train volunteers to provide advocacy services to patients and caregivers living with migraine and other headache disorders. Conduct research and produce online educational content for patients and caregivers with migraine and other headache disorders. Consult and collaborate with health care providers to ensure the accuracy of all medical content. Develop and maintain synergistic relationships with patient advocacy organizations, health care providers, and industry. Develop organizational policies that reinforce a culture of support, accountability, integrity, and transparency. Responsible for daily operations, oversight, and strategic planning.
President
Cluster Headache Support Group, Inc.
Jun. 2016 - present
Manage daily operations for the Cluster Headache Support Group, emphasizing the commitment to organizational mission, vision, and valued. Conduct activities to reduce or eliminate stigma and discrimination of patients with cluster headache and other trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. Plan, organize, staff, and carry out period reviews of organizational operations and individual staff performance. Facilitate a positive, supportive work environment that includes collaboration, mutual respect, and appreciation for individual strengths. Develop, implement, and train volunteers to provide advocacy services to patients and caregivers living with cluster headache and other trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. Plan and conduct educational and training seminars that emphasize patient empowerment. Develop organizational policies that reinforce a culture of support, accountability, integrity, and transparency.
Member Organization Representative
Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients
Sep. 2017 – present
Serve a rotating term on the Steering Committee. Participate in several planning committees, including Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, Language & Image Guidance, and RetreatMigraine event planning. Participate in efforts to improve patient access by promoting patient engagement with ICER, FDA, NIH, etc. Mutual promotion of member organization events and campaigns.
Member Organization Representative
Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy
Feb. 2017 – present
Collaborate with leaders from other member organizations to plan Headache on the Hill activities and develop strategic initiatives. Promote annual recruitment of Headache on the Hill participants. Face-to-face meeting with elected representatives to discuss issues related to migraine and headache disorders.
Move Against Migraine Moderator
American Migraine Foundation
Jan. 2017 – present
Regularly engage in conversation threads with other group members and provide resources from the AMF website and other credible migraine websites. Communicate and collaborate with other moderators on challenging issues to reach consensus that is consistent with AMF mission and values and in the best interests of our members. Report and remove posts and comments that do not meet Group Rules. Evaluate posts that have been flagged inappropriate by other group members and remove where appropriate. Host and engage with Facebook Live events and spread the word about the events. Provide feedback as to the direction of the group, Facebook Live topics and how to continue to raise the bar when it comes to migraine treatment, research and awareness.
Health Writer
Remedy Health Media (HealthCentral.com)
Jan. 2017 – Feb. 2018
Provided advocacy services to individuals living with migraine and other headache disorders via social media support group. Submitted relevant and accurate articles pertaining to migraine and headache disorders on a regular basis. Provided accurate, timely, and relevant health information about migraine and other headache disorders. Promoted traffic throughout the website and social media by sharing content generated on the website. Conducted research and produced online educational content for patients and caregivers with migraine and other headache disorders. Fostered positive, collaborative relationships with physicians, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies in order to offer relevant, current information to patients and caregivers about migraine and headache disorders.
Vice Chair
American Headache and Migraine Association
Jun. 2016 – Dec. 2017
Managed member acquisition and retention, developing membership drive campaigns and peer-to-peer mentoring programs and teleconference support groups. Tracked member statistics, identifies potential members, collaborates with other board members to develop effective recruitment tool. Networked with members, headache specialists, veteran’s groups, and social media to increase member participation and recruit new members. Conducted public information activities to reduce or eliminate stigma and discrimination of individuals living with migraine and headache disorders. Planned, organized, and carried out patient-support programs and annual patient conference in collaboration with team of board members. Provided public policy and language guidance to employers, educators, health care providers, and media to combat stigma and discrimination of people living with migraine and headache disorders.
Health Writer
Health Union (Migraine.com)
Apr. 2014 – Jan. 2017
Provided advocacy services to individuals living with migraine and other headache disorders via social media support group. Conducted research and produced online content in order to offer education to patients and caregivers with migraine and other headache disorders. Fostered positive, collaborative relationships with physicians, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies in order to offer relevant, current information to patients and caregivers about migraine and headache disorders. Submitted relevant and accurate articles pertaining to migraine and headache disorders on a weekly basis. Reviewed and responded to posts, questions, and comments on the Migraine.com Community Forums and Facebook page. Moderated discussions, screened for adherence to policies, procedures, and community rules. Provided accurate, timely, and relevant health information about migraine and other headache disorders. Promoted traffic throughout the website and social media by sharing content generated on the website.
Other Experience
Owner
Healthy Instinct
Feb. 1998 – May 2005
Managed daily operations of the store. Developed and implemented non-discrimination policies. Planned, organized, and carried out marketing plans. Provided guidance, advocacy services, and education to customers.
Project Manager, Web Development
American Airlines/TWA
Jul. 2000 - Oct. 2001
Managed a team of software developers and database administrators responsible for the company's online assets. Supervised the transition of digital assets, corporate branding, software and database integration, and upgrade of content management system from TWA to American Airlines during the merger.
Web Developer
Transportation.com (Yellow Freight, Inc.)
Oct. 1999 - Jul. 2000
JSP, JAVA, HTML and XML software development of Transportation.com roll-out. Responsible for the creation of online marketplace for the sale and rental shipping equipment (trucks, trailers, parts, etc.) that resulted in a partnership with Yellow Freight, Roadway, and Volvo.
Executive Secretary
Contract/Temporary
Aug. 1995 – Jul. 1996
Planned, organized, and carried out office policy development. Assisted with development of managed care training programs for dental providers.
Executive Secretary
Silverado Foods, Inc.
Jul. 1994 – Jun. 1995
Planned, organized, and carried out office policy development. Assisted with development of routine SEC filing and budget development.
Avionics Technician, 3rd Class
U.S. Naval Reserves
Avionics Technician, 3rd Class
Naval Reserve
Mar. 1990 – Mar. 1998
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Kansas License #2194
March 2010
National Certified Counselor
National Board of Certified Counselors
March 2010
I am licensed by the State of Kansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor, which is similar in training and qualifications to a Master’s level psychologist or social worker. My practice adheres to the American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, both from MidAmerica Nazarene University and have completed a 3,000 hour post-graduate supervised internship. I have been approved by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam, which will be taken as soon as appropriate arrangements are made for a testing site. I am board-certified as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with the National Board for Certified Counselors. I regularly update my clinical knowledge through continuing education and have over 300 CME hours in headache medicine and childhood-onset developmental disorders.
My specialties include:
Master of Arts, Professional Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology from MidAmerica Nazarene University
Lifestyle Coaching for Pain Management
Interpersonal Relationships
Biofeedback for Pain Management
Exposure Therapy
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy
TEACCH Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Family Systems Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Motivational Interviewing for Change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors, 2010
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Kansas License #2194, Effective 03/2010
National Certified Counselor - National Board of Certified Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Kansas License #2194