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 people across a range of settings including child welfare, psychiatric research, crisis intervention and counseling, active duty military care, inpatient and outpatient therapy, and hospice work. Her varied background informs a comprehensive, human-centered approach to treatment that honors each person's unique circumstances and strengths.

Rowna values telehealth as a way to expand access to care and welcomes clients seeking virtual services. Her practice emphasizes client-centered and solution-focused methods aimed at increasing clients' sense of empowerment and practical ability to manage daily challenges. She operates from the perspective that human systems are interconnected - for example, chronic pain and anxiety often influence one another, making it difficult to separate cause and effect. By helping clients learn more about themselves and identify what works, she supports the development of routines and strategies that contribute to better overall functioning and quality of life.

Rowna works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She approaches each person with respect and collaboration, aiming to help them clarify goals and build sustainable skills for long-term well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop flexible, value-guided actions even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space in which the client leads the pace and content of sessions while the therapist offers empathy and support; this approach can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and processing grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies and shifts unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rowna works collaboratively with each person to find methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so clients learn what helps them most and can apply those skills beyond sessions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or other convenient locations and to schedule care around work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain consistent support while adapting the format to what feels most effective for each individual.