- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
- Addictions and coaching
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 works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, life changes, addictions, anger, coaching needs, and ADHD. Michelle emphasizes life purpose as part of her clinical interests and supports people trying to find direction after big changes.
She uses a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. Michelle draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on what helps the individual make small, workable changes in daily life.
Michelle’s background includes work with adults, children, couples, the foster care system, residential programs, independent living homes, and substance use treatment. That experience informs how she helps people who are managing addiction, caregiving stress, blended family issues, or impulsivity. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns.
In a typical session she listens to current struggles, highlights patterns that maintain stress or anxiety, and introduces concrete strategies to change those patterns. She may use behavioral experiments, emotion regulation skills, or reflective conversation depending on the problem and the client’s preferences.
Her style is collaborative and pragmatic. Michelle guides clients through decision points and supports practical steps toward clearer priorities and manageable routines. People seeking help with life purpose, coping with transitions, or reducing substance-related harm will find a practice oriented toward action and problem solving.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Michelle commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing small changes to see if they help. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and patterns that affect daily functioning. DBT offers skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for anger, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.She also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and responding to what matters to the individual. Choosing the right combination of approaches is a collaborative decision. The therapist and client assess goals, preferences, and what feels workable, and then try methods that can be adjusted over time.
Confirm available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Many people find online sessions help fit appointments into work or family schedules, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and make it easier to continue care after a move. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and match session length and frequency to the client’s circumstances.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, life changes, addictions, anger, ADHD, and related issues such as attachment and abandonment.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach mixes client-centered conversation with practical skills from CBT and DBT to identify patterns and try small changes that can shift daily routines and priorities.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working in settings that include residential programs, foster care, independent living, and substance use treatment.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.