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Dr. Lolita Allen, LCSW, CSW
Virginia
Dr. Lolita Allen, LCSW - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Stress and grief support
About Lolita
Dr. Lolita Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of experience practicing in Virginia. She helps people with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Dr. Allen also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, veteran and armed forces issues, and feelings of isolation and loneliness.
She uses straightforward, skills-based work to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies clients can try between sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and test new ways of responding to problems.
Dr. Allen aims to help adults and teens build better coping skills and improve relationships. Sessions typically include short-term problem solving, learning ways to manage stress, and practicing clearer communication. She works with people who want direct, task-oriented help rather than long, open-ended therapy.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Howard University and a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and has practiced for nearly three decades across clinical settings.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Virginia. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT and solution-focused work in online sessions
Dr. Allen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often involve identifying specific thoughts that lead to difficult emotions, testing different responses, and practicing new skills between meetings. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable goals and build on what already works. That method emphasizes concrete steps and short-term progress, which can feel more manageable when dealing with life changes or communication problems.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints to decide whether CBT, solution-focused work, or a mix makes most sense. The plan can change as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice new skills in real-life settings and follow up more quickly on homework between appointments.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, focusing on clear goals, short-term strategies, and practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience in social work across a range of practice settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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