Evelyn Herman, LMHC

Evelyn Herman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with a Masters Degree in Integrative Psychology, a training that emphasizes the connections among mind, body, emotions, and spirit. With 32 years of counseling experience, she has developed a broad private practice after serving as Co-Director of the CenteringPoint Team in Bellevue from 1985 to 1990 and later founding StillwatersPeace Counseling Service. Evelyn approaches therapy in a holistic, person-centered way that attends to emotions, thought patterns, physical well-being, and spiritual needs rather than focusing on any single aspect of a person.

Her work blends practical tools and reflective practices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques support clients in identifying and restructuring limiting thoughts and habits, while mindfulness practices cultivate greater presence and the ability to observe emotions without becoming overwhelmed. For clients who prefer creative, experiential work, she integrates imagery, visualization, meditation, breath-work, dream exploration, and elements of the Medicine Wheel to access deeper layers of meaning and healing.

Evelyn has extensive experience supporting people through depression, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting and family issues, and life transitions. She has worked with hundreds of women recovering from sexual, physical, or emotional abuse and also addresses concerns such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, infidelity, and fatherhood issues. Clients describe her style as compassionate and collaborative, and she emphasizes shared decision making to find approaches that fit each person’s goals and preferences. She monitors messages and email regularly to respond in a timely way and aims to provide consistent support as clients navigate change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Work and Growth

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and supports self-discovery; it is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and emotional regulation through practices such as breath work and guided attention, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Evelyn works together with each client to explore goals, preferences, and needs, and she adjusts techniques over time so the therapy aligns with what a person finds most helpful and sustainable. Client input and feedback guide the direction of treatment.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home or while traveling, all while allowing therapists and clients to tailor session formats to the issues being addressed.