- Anxiety and stress
- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Dianna
Dianna Roland-Sumlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, ADHD, depression, grief, and related difficulties. Dianna also lists work with LGBT clients and family of origin issues among her focus areas. She uses practical therapy methods to help people make clearer choices and reduce what gets in the way of everyday functioning.
Dianna draws on several therapy styles to match a person's needs. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to help manage intense emotions and build present-moment coping. Motivational interviewing appears in her approach when people are weighing change and commitment.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and steps a person can test between meetings. Dianna emphasizes working together to notice patterns that started in childhood and now affect relationships, self-worth, and stress responses. She also brings a background in sport and exercise psychology to help people who want performance-related coaching alongside clinical concerns.
People who are looking at family of origin issues, attachment questions, or patterns of control and codependency may find this style straightforward and action oriented. The work is conversational and organized, with practical tools such as behavioral experiments, emotion regulation skills, and guided mindfulness practices.
Dianna is based in Florida and provides services in English. For next steps she asks people to use the site matching process to schedule a first session.
How Dianna uses key approaches in online sessions
Dianna commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to change how someone feels. DBT offers specific emotion regulation and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.She also incorporates client-centered elements and motivational interviewing when people are weighing change. Those approaches mean the therapist and client decide together which strategies to try, and adjustments are made based on what is working. The process is collaborative and aims to match methods to the person's goals and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life, for example making it easier to schedule a shorter check-in during a break, avoid travel time, or choose a meeting that does not require video. Discussing approaches and practical arrangements happens early so sessions can be balanced with daily responsibilities and personal goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, ADHD, grief, and related issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people try different responses and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and performance related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices with a focus on adults in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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