Michelle Evans, LPC, LMHC

Michelle Evans is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of clinical experience. She holds an MA in Counseling and graduated from Webster in 2006, and she brings a broad background working across multiple settings to her counseling practice.

Throughout her career she has provided care for adults, children, and couples, and has worked within the foster care system, residential programs, independent living homes, and substance use treatment in both residential and individual formats. That range of experience informs her understanding of family dynamics, addiction, trauma, and life transitions.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her - tailoring techniques to what helps each client most. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused methods, person-centered therapy, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, anger, and coping with life changes.

Michelle meets clients where they are in their journey and partners with them to set practical goals and build coping skills. She offers a supportive, goal-oriented style aimed at helping clients move toward greater stability and improved functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle Evans integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship and supports self-exploration and personal growth - it is useful for improving self-esteem, navigating life changes, and strengthening relationships. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for managing anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors. DBT teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity, anger, and intense emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques and treatment plans so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from home, balance caregiving or work responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when life is busy or plans change. Licensed professionals provide these services and adapt therapeutic tools to work well in remote formats.