Kimberly Allen
Research Associate
Contact
kmallen@lsu.edu
225-578-2363
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology, Louisiana Tech, 2002
Master's Degree: Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling, University of Louisiana Monroe, 2004
Kimberly Allen, LPC-S, LMFT, is a Research Associate at the LSU Social Research & Evaluation Center and manager of the Health & Behavioral Intervention Technologies (HABIT) Lab in the LSU School of Kinesiology. In addition to her work at LSU, Kimberly owns Kimberly Allen Counseling, where she practices as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. Her clinical interests include relationship concerns, infertility, and pregnancy after infertility or loss.
She brings more than 20 years of experience in school counseling, behavioral health, marriage and family therapy, and community-based initiatives. At SREC, she contributes to the evaluation of major statewide health initiatives, with a focus on behavioral health, school mental health, substance use prevention, and community well-being. As the HABIT Lab Manager, she supports clinical trials and research activities aimed at advancing health and behavioral interventions.
Before joining LSU in 2021, Kimberly spent 14 years as a school counselor with Livingston Parish Public Schools, where she supported students and families through counseling, crisis intervention, suicide and threat assessment, and prevention programming. Her experience also includes coordinating school-based support processes, overseeing testing, and contributing to schoolwide initiatives. She earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University.
School Mental Health
Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapy
Program Evaluation
Substance Use Prevention
Community Well-Being
Infertility Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
National Certified Counselor
National Board for Certified Counselors
Certified School Counselor
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Grant
Lead Evaluator
Kimberly serves as lead evaluator for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
grant.
Shaping Futures: Mental Health Leaders of Tomorrow
Kimberly contributes to Shaping Futures, an initiative focused on introducing students
to careers in mental and behavioral health.
Louisiana State Opioid Response IV (LaSOR IV)
Evaluator
Kimberly serves as an evaluator for the Louisiana State Opioid Response IV project.
Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN)
Evaluator
Kimberly serves as an evaluator for the Louisiana Biomedical Research Network project.
Louisiana DWI Court Capacity-Building Collaborative
DWI Court Capacity Team Member
Kimberly contributes to SREC's DWI Court capacity-building work as a member of the
project team.
Louisiana School Social Work Expansion (LaSSWx) Grant
Project Manager
Kimberly managed the Louisiana School Social Work Expansion grant.
Louisiana Partnerships for Success III (LaPFS III)
Evaluator
Kimberly serves as an evaluator for the Louisiana Partnerships for Success III grant.
Project AWARE: Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education
Technical Assistance
Kimberly provides technical assistance for the SAMHSA-funded Project AWARE initiative.
Ainsworth, L., & Allen, K. (2025). Ethics in School Social Work. Session presented at Livingston Parish Public Schools, Livingston, LA.
Ainsworth, L. & Allen, K. (2024). Perceptions of School Mental Health: Aligning Services to the Needs of the District. [Conference presentation]. 2024 National Center for School Mental Health Conference, Orlando, FL.
Allen, K. (2024). Infertility-Proof Your Marriage [Conference presentation]. The Hope Narrative, Denham Springs, LA.
Do, B. & Allen, K. (2024). Supporting Students with Behavioral Health Needs and their Families through the Lens of Family Systems Theory and Labeling Theory [Conference presentation]. Tangipahoa Parish School System Mini Conference, Ponchatoula, LA, United States.
Do, B., Allen, K., & Khan, H. (2024, May 9). At-risk and overlooked: Supporting at-risk youth with disabilities and their families through the lens of Family Systems Theory and Labeling Theory [Conference presentation]. Louisiana Families in Need of Services (FINS) 2024 Conference, Lafayette, LA, United States.
Ainsworth, L., Allen, K., & Smith, K. (2024). Rural School Social Work: Resources for Practicing School Social Workers. [Conference presentation]. 2024 National School Social Work Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Ainsworth, L., & Allen, K. (2024). Ethics in School Social Work. Session presented at Livingston Parish Public Schools, Livingston, LA.
Allen, K. (2019). Infertility-Proof Your Marriage [Conference presentation]. The Hope Narrative, Baton Rouge, LA.
Allen, K., & Forbus. B. (2017). Come Cystic Fibrosis or High Water [Audio Podcast]. Sarah's Laughter Infertility Podcast. http://podcast.sarahs-laughter.com/episode-24-kimberly-allen-lmft-lpc-s
Allen, K., Stickle, M., & Forbus. B. (2017). Pregnancy After Infertility or Loss [Audio Podcast]. Sarah's Laughter Infertility Podcast. http://podcast.sarahs-laughter.com/episode-21-pregnancy-afterinfertility-or-loss-mary-claire-kimberly
Allen, K., & Forbus. B. (2017). Hope Narrative & Pop-Ins [Audio Podcast]. Sarah's Laughter Infertility Podcast. http://podcast.sarahs-laughter.com/episode-42-hope-narrative-previews-popins-podcast-special
Allen, K. (2017). Strengthening Your Marriage Through Infertility [Conference presentation]. The Hope Narrative, Port Allen, LA.
Allen, K. (2016). Infertility and Marriage [Conference presentation]. The Hope Narrative, Baton Rouge, LA.
Outside of work, Kimberly enjoys traveling and making memories with her husband, Jacob, and son, Cole; scrapbooking; playing mahjong with friends; and spending time outdoors. She loves watching sunsets, embracing life's simple pleasures, and finding opportunities for fun and adventure.