Kathryn Shumate, LPC

Kathryn Shumate is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 40 years of experience. She focuses on helping people cope with addictions, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT concerns. She creates a calm setting where people can speak openly and be heard.

Kathryn encourages people to take small, steady steps toward change. She aims to support and empower clients rather than direct or judge them. Her style centers on listening closely and following each person’s pace.

Sessions emphasize understanding what matters most to the individual. Kathryn uses client-centered therapy to guide conversations and to help people name their priorities. She pays attention to emotions and life circumstances that affect day-to-day coping.

She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women’s issues. These areas are woven into sessions when they relate to a person’s goals. Kathryn helps clients notice patterns and try different ways of responding.

People working through major life changes often find the work practical and steady. Kathryn invites clients to set goals they can try between meetings. Progress is treated as gradual and tailored to each person’s situation.

Client-centered care and online options

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist creates space for the client to name their goals and next steps. This approach is often used for grief, relationship concerns, and life changes because it follows what feels most pressing to the client.

Kathryn’s overall style emphasizes support and empowerment. She and the client work together to figure out which methods fit the person’s needs and preferences. Deciding on an approach is a joint process that can change as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity when life gets hectic or when someone is managing caregiving duties. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions let them try shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings without rearranging their day.