Dianna Roland-Sumlin , LCSW

Dianna Roland-Sumlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida who brings 14 years of clinical experience to work with individuals, couples, and members of LGBTQ and BIPOC communities. She draws on a blend of evidence-based methods to help clients gain insight, make empowered decisions, and create practical plans of action that address the challenges interfering with daily functioning and well-being.

Her clinical focus spans anxiety and stress management, mood disorders including depression, ADHD, anger management, dual diagnosis, self-esteem struggles, and difficulties in peer, intimate, and family relationships. She also works with trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and life transitions, as well as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, and questions of identity and life purpose.

Dianna frequently integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based practices, often using guided meditation and skills training to support emotional regulation and performance under pressure. As a Mental Performance Consultant with a second master s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology, she offers specialized support for athletes and teams aiming to enhance both mental skills and performance outcomes on and off the field.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and client-centered care, working alongside clients to explore patterns, build coping strategies, and pursue meaningful change. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapeutic Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It provides practical tools to manage anxiety, mood symptoms, ADHD-related challenges, and stress by breaking down problems into actionable steps and skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. It is useful for clients who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, relationship conflicts, or chronic stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings. Practices such as guided meditation can reduce rumination, improve focus, and support recovery from trauma and burnout.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dianna works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, then tailors interventions by combining methods when appropriate so the plan fits each person s life and priorities.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access care around work, training, or family commitments, maintain continuity during life changes, and practice skills between sessions with ongoing support from therapists.