Dianna Roland-Sumlin , LCSW

Dianna Roland-Sumlin, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practices in Florida and brings 14 years of experience working with young adults, couples, and members of the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities. She blends evidence-based techniques with a person-focused stance, helping clients gain insight, make intentional choices, and develop practical plans to address challenges that interfere with daily functioning.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, self-esteem difficulties, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control difficulties, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose. She often integrates cognitive behavioral strategies with dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness practices, and frequently incorporates guided meditation and skills training when appropriate.

Dianna also serves as a Mental Performance Consultant and holds a second master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology, which supports specialized work with athletes and teams to enhance performance on and off the field. Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs, offering structure and support while centering the client’s goals and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dianna Roland-Sumlin

Dianna commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing day-to-day coping skills. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges. Mindfulness-based practices cultivate present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, often supporting stress reduction, improved focus, and emotional resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and then adapts techniques from these approaches to fit what will be most helpful. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods rather than using a single model, and Dianna tailors that blend to the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for greater flexibility around work, family, and training schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from different locations when needed.