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Dianna Roland-Sumlin, LCSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Dianna

Dianna Roland-Sumlin, LCSW, brings 14 years of clinical practice in Florida to her therapeutic work. She combines several evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and ADHD, and she pays attention to relationship and family dynamics that affect daily functioning.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with LGBTQ clients and people from diverse communities, and she adapts her approach to meet each person’s needs while encouraging insight and practical problem-solving. Her style blends structured techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy with skills-oriented approaches such as dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness practices.

Motivational interviewing and client-centered principles guide conversations so clients feel heard while exploring goals and making concrete changes. Areas of focus include grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and identity concerns, communication and commitment difficulties, codependency, and challenges around life purpose and career transitions.

Dianna frames therapy as a collaborative process that aims to clarify patterns, build coping skills, and support decision-making. She offers multiple session formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences and works with each person to create a plan that fits their priorities and practical needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Dianna frequently integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy into her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress; it often includes concrete exercises and homework to practice between sessions. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can help with anger, impulsivity, and relationship problems through skills training and structured practice.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to explore goals, preferences, and the kinds of strategies that feel manageable, adjusting methods as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules. These formats allow for flexible check-ins, skill coaching, and ongoing support while accommodating different communication styles and practical constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dianna commonly address?
She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and related challenges such as attachment and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with practical interventions from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and motivational interviewing to build insight and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 14 years of experience working with a range of concerns and draws on multiple therapeutic frameworks to tailor care to each person.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida with credential details FL LCSW SW13194 and practices from that state.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not documented as offering other languages or accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their needs and preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Dianna can help with

Dianna Roland-Sumlin works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

How Dianna approaches therapy

Dianna's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Dianna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida, with 14 years of clinical experience.