Therapist profile
Dianna Roland-Sumlin, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW13194
- NPI1376996447
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management techniques
- CBT and DBT approaches
- Mindfulness practices
About Dianna
Dianna Roland-Sumlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She sees adults and has worked with people from many backgrounds, including members of LGBTQ and BIPOC communities. Dianna focuses on practical problems such as stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions.
Dianna draws on several therapy approaches to help clients make usable changes. She uses client-centered work to listen and build goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices appear in many sessions. Motivational Interviewing is used to support commitment to change.
In sessions she combines conversation with concrete skills. Clients may practice breathing or guided meditation exercises. They may also learn cognitive tools to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts. There is an emphasis on decisions that fit the client’s daily life rather than abstract plans.
She also brings sport and performance psychology training to work with people who want to improve focus and performance under pressure. That background informs approaches to managing stress, frustration, and impulsive reactions during high-stakes moments.
Dianna asks clients to set clear goals and then checks progress against those goals. She helps people create simple action steps to try between meetings. The aim is steady, practical progress on problems that get in the way of everyday functioning and relationships.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dianna frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them against real life. It works well for anxiety, anger, and mood problems by giving clear exercises to practice. DBT adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving how people relate to others; it is useful when strong feelings and impulsive reactions get in the way of goals.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions around what the client needs. That means she will work collaboratively to choose which methods to try and adjust them based on the client's goals and preferences. Figuring out the right fit is part of the work together rather than a one-time decision.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, or reduce time lost to travel. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format choices so sessions can fit into everyday life and support steady progress.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, career concerns, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered conversation with practical skills training, using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to support decision making and behavior change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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