Kathleen Van Allen, LPC

Philosophy of Care

Hello! I specialize in therapy for women from adolescence to middle age struggling with anxiety, depression, managing college, motherhood/parenting, relationship issues, and body image difficulties. I also specialize in couples/marital counseling. If you are one of the many couples struggling with stress, distance, imbalance, or communication through the pandemic, I can help. I develop strong relationships with my clients and, together, we work towards finding their roadmaps in life, improving self-worth, identifying goals/objectives, reducing hard feelings and behaviors, and feeling better.

I earned my Bachelor’s and Masters in Counselor Education and School Counseling from Longwood University. I have worked in private practice, outpatient settings, crisis services, school-based services, and in-home services. Through all, I value the individuality of each of my clients and ensure our work is tailored to their specific needs, including improving thinking patterns, communication skills, motivation, mindfulness skills, interpersonal effectiveness, and problem-solving skills. Counseling can be a daunting journey but having an experienced counselor there every step of the way makes it that much easier.

I live in Lynchburg with my husband, young son, and two dogs. We enjoyed spending time exploring in the community, playing golf, and being with family and friends. I provide face-to-face and walk-and-talk therapy out of our Lynchburg office and can be reached directly at kvanallen@virginiafamilytherapy.com.