Dr. Diana Rowan , LCSW

Dr. Diana Rowan is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience helping adults face complex life challenges. A US Army veteran, she brings a trauma-informed perspective to therapeutic work and emphasizes partnering with clients to build on their strengths while exploring new ways of understanding relationships, life events, and difficult situations.

Her clinical background includes focused work with veterans and first responders on post-traumatic stress and secondary trauma such as compassion fatigue. She also has expertise supporting people living with HIV, current and former college and professional athletes, and adults navigating grief, addiction, relationship struggles, career transitions, and general stress or overwhelm. Dr. Rowan offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for reflection and change while honoring the experiences that have shaped each person.

Dr. Rowan holds a PhD in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. She is credentialed as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and has held that license in North Carolina since 2008. She describes her practice as collaborative and individualized, tailoring methods and topics to each person rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Benefits

Dr. Rowan uses evidence-informed methods suited to different needs, beginning with Trauma-Focused Therapy which centers on understanding how past traumatic events affect present functioning and helps people process and reduce trauma-related symptoms so they can move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress and on practicing new, more helpful ways of responding to challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented work by identifying strengths and small actionable steps that quickly create forward momentum in areas like relationships, career decisions, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Rowan collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She tailors sessions to the individual rather than applying a single model for everyone.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or recovery needs. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver meaningful progress through these formats, and many people find the convenience and accessibility helpful when managing stress, relationships, trauma recovery, or life transitions.