Rowna Showghi , LCSW

Rowna Showghi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. As an LCSW she is trained to provide clinical assessment and psychotherapy using social work principles and mental health practices. Her background includes roles in child welfare, psychiatric research, crisis intervention and counseling, active duty military support, inpatient and outpatient therapy, and hospice care, which inform a broad, practical approach to treatment.

She offers telehealth services and values the accessibility that remote care provides. Her work emphasizes client-centered and solution-focused methods aimed at fostering empowerment and practical change. Rowna views human systems as interconnected - for example, how chronic pain and anxiety can intensify one another - and she uses that systems perspective to help clients understand patterns and identify useful steps forward.

Her clinical approach blends techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused methods to tailor interventions to each person. The overall aim is to help clients learn about themselves, develop routines that support well-being, and move toward a higher quality of life. She looks forward to collaborating with individuals who are ready to pursue their goals through telehealth and other available modalities.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the greatest benefits is flexibility - individuals can connect with therapists in the format that fits their life, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapeutic work into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals provide care remotely, and clients may choose to switch therapists if they seek a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers a convenient, practical way to access skilled support while pursuing their goals.