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- Relationship issues
- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
About Lolita
LCSW, CSW in Virginia with 28 years of experience. Dr. Lolita Allen focuses on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused work to help people manage current problems and build practical skills.
Dr. Allen helps adults and teens develop concrete strategies for daily life and relationships. She emphasizes skill building for emotional regulation and stress management. Sessions typically involve clear goals and steps to improve communication and reduce reactive patterns.
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 worked in clinical settings for nearly three decades, including work related to first responders and veterans.
In practice she integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused methods. That means identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing small changes, and using brief goal-oriented steps that a person can try between sessions. She also draws on structural family ideas for family-related concerns while keeping sessions concrete and action-oriented.
People who come for help can expect straightforward planning, communication coaching, and exercises to use outside sessions. Dr. Allen asks about a person’s immediate problems, then builds step-by-step ways to reduce stress and improve relationships. She encourages practical actions you can try and review in following sessions.
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How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Translate to Online Sessions
CBT helps people notice patterns of thinking that keep them stuck and then try different responses. It uses simple exercises and behavioral experiments to test new ways of acting and thinking, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical changes and clear goals. Sessions often focus on what a person wants to be different and on tiny, doable steps to get there. This approach fits well when someone needs fast, actionable strategies for relationships or life changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their problems, goals, and preferences and then recommend CBT, solution-focused work, or a mix. The choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so methods match the client’s needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting people meet during nonwork hours. They also make it easier to use between-session homework and to review progress together during appointments.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods to set clear goals and teach practical skills for daily use.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working in social work and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.