Michelle Evans, MD, LCPC, LCMHC

Michelle Evans, MD, LCPC, LCMHC, brings 17 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families navigate challenges such as eating disorders, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, and ADHD. Her training includes a medical degree and professional counseling licenses - MD indicates a medical doctorate, while LCPC and LCMHC are counseling credentials that reflect clinical licensure. Michelle combines evidence-informed methods with a warm, approachable style to make therapy feel welcoming and approachable for clients at different life stages.

She has particular experience supporting parents who are managing behavioral issues with adolescents and teens, and she works with a broad range of presenting problems from body image and eating-related concerns to communication and blended family challenges. Michelle aims to create sessions that are calm and inviting, and she is comfortable when parents have young children present during appointments. Based in Vermont, she offers care in English and focuses on collaborative, practical support to help clients find clearer footing during periods of change or stress.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Michelle Evans draws from approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address a range of concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially helpful for anxiety, emotional reactivity, and relationship difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to act in ways that align with those values while accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings - this approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and shifting emotional patterns within relationships to build more secure connection and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies over time so the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access therapists from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support in ways that suit each person's life and pace.