Rowna Showghi, LCSW

Rowna Showghi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience offering psychotherapy and coaching services. She has supported individuals and families across a range of settings, including child welfare, psychiatric research, crisis intervention and counseling, active duty military care, inpatient and outpatient therapy, and hospice. Her clinical background informs a flexible approach that addresses both immediate concerns and longer-term goals.

Rowna emphasizes client-centered and solution-focused work, aiming to help clients build a sense of empowerment and practical routines that enhance overall quality of life. She frames mental health in terms of interconnected systems - for example, how chronic pain and anxiety can intensify one another - and uses that perspective to help clients identify workable strategies that fit their daily lives. Her practice includes both psychotherapy and coaching, so she works with clients on symptom relief as well as skill-building for sustained change.

Comfortable providing care through telehealth, Rowna welcomes those seeking remote sessions and values the opportunity to reach clients wherever they are. She approaches each partnership with curiosity and respect, collaborating with clients to set goals and select interventions that align with their needs and preferences.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and it emphasizes values-driven action to build a more meaningful life. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and skills-oriented, often helping with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and problem-solving in relationships and work.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist-client relationship as the basis for growth, offering empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help clients explore their goals and strengths.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Rowna works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to support progress.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other responsibilities. These formats support consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists, while allowing sessions to be tailored to each client’s comfort and lifestyle.