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, Forgiveness, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues
VA LPC 0701000875
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathryn Shumate. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Shumate seems very knowledgeable and supportive during our conversations. Navigating issues and complicated family dynamics is hard for me and she really helped me figure out a clear and simple way to get through it.
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kathryn has been an amazing therapist. She is non judgemental, and helpful. Occasionally she proposes challenges for me (and I love how that pushes me to grow). She's gone above and beyond in responding to my messages whenever I send them, and she never rushes our video calls. I am very pleased with Kathryn, and I'm glad we connected on this app.
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Kathryn has been very helpful in the short time we’ve been working together. She genuinely listens and gives great feedback. I would strongly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Apr 21, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She has been very helpful in assisting me to get better. She has a lot of helpful advice and activities for me to try on my own.
Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
If you've already tried some different therapies and you're feeling like you need a top-up session or maybe you're in the midst of a major life shift, I couldn't recommend Kathryn enough! She is supportive but not enabling, and really helps to put your own thoughts into perspective in words that truly make sense. Very down to earth approach. Kathryn helped me immensely through a major life shift.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd