Michelle Evans, LPC, LMHC
Experienced counselor focused on practical growth
Details
| Name | Michelle Evans |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LMHC |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri, Washington |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 18 |
About Michelle
Michelle Evans is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and major life changes. She uses practical, down-to-earth methods so conversations stay focused and useful. Michelle aims to meet each person where they are and work at a pace that fits their life.
She brings 18 years of experience supporting adults across a range of settings including foster care, residential programs, independent living, and substance use treatment.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with individual clients and people navigating complex life transitions. Michelle holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University and maintains licensure as an LPC and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington and Missouri. Michelle’s approach is collaborative and straightforward.
She listens first, then helps people identify patterns that cause pain or get in the way. Sessions often combine practical skills with story-focused work to reframe difficult experiences and make new choices.
In session she may use cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical skills for emotion regulation, mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity, and narrative work to reshape how someone understands their past. Motivational interviewing and person-centered conversations help clarify goals and build motivation. People who choose Michelle can expect calm, focused sessions that balance skill-building and personal reflection.
She supports progress at a pace that feels manageable and adjusts methods to fit each person’s needs and goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Michelle works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michelle directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michelle directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online work and why they help
Michelle often uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful stories and view events in a new light. Narrative work is useful for trauma, attachment wounds, and patterns that feel stuck because it focuses on the stories people live by and how to rewrite them.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the person’s goals guide the work. That approach helps people clarify what matters most and build motivation through empathic listening and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common tool she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors that lead to better outcomes.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting based on what feels most useful.
Online therapy offers practical benefits like easier scheduling and more ways to check in. Michelle uses video calls for full sessions, phone sessions when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging for brief check-ins or when written conversation fits better. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other obligations while keeping the work grounded in narrative, person-centered, and cognitive tools.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, anger, ADHD, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, impulse control, and family-related conflicts.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered with a practical focus. Sessions blend skills work, reflective conversation, and story-based approaches to help people make concrete changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of experience working in settings such as foster care, residential programs, independent living, and substance use treatment, as well as with individual clients.
What credentials and location are listed for Michelle?
She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC, with licensure noted as MO LPC and WA LMHC. Her practice is based in Missouri.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
She sees clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
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