I am licensed in Virginia with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
VA LPC 0701000875
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Kathryn is so knowledgeable and supportive. She is helping me heal so much and always has excellent advice
Written on Jan 17, 2026 after therapy with Kathryn for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder
Very intuitive and a calm and welcoming approach.
Written on Aug 22, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kathryn is such an advocate of self love and self care. She gives me tough love at times reminding me that I am in control and that helps me so much. I’ve had many different therapists but the way she listens and then affirms but also leans on me to push myself is everything to me! I look forward to my sessions which I never had and I even schedule several sessions ahead because I trust her. I used to wait til the last minute to schedule cause I dreaded therapy but she makes it worth it!
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kathryn is very attentive and listens to what I have to share. She allows me to even share things that I haven't shared with anyone else, which I absolutely love! Things that I am currently dealing with not even related to my grieving process, which is helpful also. I look forward to our sessions and will continue to navigate through my process with her as my therapist. I highly recommend her to anyone and betterhelp.com!
Written on Jul 16, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
she's awesome
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have enjoyed talking with Kathryn Shumate. She seems genuinely concerned that I progress towards my goals. She is good about keeping our conversation on track without it feeling forced or awkward.
Written on May 01, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem