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Michelle Evans, LPC, LMHC
Missouri
Licensed counselor - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
Michelle Evans is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of experience. She practices in Missouri and helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. Michelle also works with concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, and caregiver stress.
Her sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. She uses practical tools to notice thoughts, test assumptions, and try new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one approach she uses alongside client-centered methods and skills-based strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Mindfulness and motivational interviewing appear in her work as well.
Michelle draws on a range of real-world settings from her career. Her background includes work with adults and children, couples, the foster care system, residential and independent living programs, and substance use services. That variety informs how she adapts interventions for different life situations.
In a session she typically helps people name a problem, break it into manageable steps, and practice alternatives between meetings. She emphasizes concrete skills for coping, communication, and relapse prevention when addiction is involved. Sessions are organized and focused on measurable changes.
People interested in starting with Michelle complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Michelle uses structured approaches for online work
Michelle commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and put small experiments into practice. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can test different ways of responding and track whether changes help.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's own goals and perspectives. That approach focuses on listening, clarifying priorities, and letting the client guide which issues to address next. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when impulsivity or intense emotions are present.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michelle will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to emphasize. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time based on what is working.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used online, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives when camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to fit people’s day-to-day routines.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy in sessions?
Sessions emphasize practical steps: identify problems, test unhelpful thoughts, and practice new behaviors between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are used for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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