Dr. Diana Rowan, LCSW

Dr. Diana Rowan is a seasoned psychotherapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, combining academic training and practical expertise to support adults through life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds a PhD in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina - a clinical social work license that authorizes provision of psychotherapy and clinical interventions.

Dr. Rowan works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, career concerns, grief, addiction, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She takes a trauma-informed stance, honoring the full range of experiences that have shaped each person and partnering with clients to build on strengths and explore new perspectives. Her practice also includes work with veterans and first responders, addressing post-traumatic stress and compassion fatigue, as well as supporting people living with HIV and current or former college and professional athletes.

She emphasizes collaboration and individualized care, recognizing that therapy is not one size fits all. Dr. Rowan tailors methods and topics to the needs and preferences of each client, offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence for those seeking clarity, coping strategies, and renewed direction.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Rowan integrates evidence-informed methods that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills that can be applied between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing the impact of traumatic experiences, helping clients develop strategies to manage trauma-related responses and rebuild a sense of safety and control. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented conversations that highlight client strengths and quick, actionable steps toward specific changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Rowan collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance allows adjustments over time so the work stays aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Dr. Rowan can be delivered in ways that fit a busy life - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - offering flexibility to connect from different locations and at varied times while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.