Michelle Evans, LPC, LMHC

Michelle Evans is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and problems with self-esteem. She works with adults on life changes, addictions, anger, and attention concerns like ADHD. Michelle uses a direct, practical style and aims to make therapy feel usable in everyday life.

She trained at Webster University, earning a Master of Arts in Counseling, and maintains clinical licenses as LPC and LMHC. Her background includes work in foster care, residential settings, independent living programs, and substance use treatment in both residential and individual contexts. That range gives her experience with complicated life situations and overlapping concerns.

In sessions Michelle draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing. She adapts those methods to what a person needs, mixing skills practice with conversation and coaching. People can expect clear techniques for coping and changes they can try between meetings.

Michelle emphasizes meeting people where they are. She focuses on small, concrete steps that reduce overwhelm and build confidence. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to patterns like attachment, codependency, control issues, and impulsivity.

She works from Missouri and provides care in English. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions to fit their needs. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How Michelle’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and priorities. It involves open conversation, reflective listening, and letting the client guide what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to clarify values and decide next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses clear tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It often includes homework like tracking thoughts or trying small behavioral experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and impulsivity because it gives concrete steps to practice between sessions.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes learning skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better relationships. Those skills can reduce reactive behavior and improve communication when strong feelings arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that fit the person’s needs, and adjust the plan together. Work is collaborative, and techniques are chosen based on what is helpful in everyday life.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. Ask which session types are offered and how they fit your schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Those practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent without disrupting daily life.