Samantha Evans, LPCC

Samantha Evans is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Bemidji State University in 2012 and completed graduate studies in Rehabilitation Counseling at St. Cloud State University in 2016. Early in her career she managed group homes and adult foster care programs supporting people with behavioral and developmental disabilities, and she later served in school-based roles including CTSS practitioner and ARMHS worker before becoming a Mental Health Professional and clinical trainee in 2018.

From 2018 until 2021 she provided individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and a small number of young adults across school, office, and online settings. She also led individual and group therapy with teenagers at a local juvenile detention center for eight months. Samantha holds national certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has worked with a crisis response team conducting assessments and stabilization services for people in urgent need.

Currently she works as an adult mental health case manager in a Monday through Friday 9-5 role and has returned to offering online therapy after a brief hiatus. Her experience is concentrated with adolescents and young adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transition concerns. Samantha describes her therapeutic style as laid back and strengths based - she helps clients identify their existing strengths and practice applying those strengths to overcome everyday obstacles. She is interested in expanding her work with adult clients while continuing to refine her therapeutic approach.

Approaches and Online Care with Samantha Evans

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and goals of treatment. This approach helps people explore their feelings, increase self-understanding, and build confidence through a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skill-oriented method that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. Samantha also holds national certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which adapts CBT techniques to address trauma-related symptoms and support recovery.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These techniques are useful for anxiety, stress management, and strengthening present-moment coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Samantha works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so therapy feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessibility and scheduling. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can connect from home, work, or other convenient locations. Samantha brings experience working in online, school-based, and office settings, and uses those formats to provide flexible, consistent care that fits into clients' daily lives.