About Kristen
Kristen Evans is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Indiana who offers practical, down-to-earth help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or family challenges. She draws on five years of clinical experience to build clear, manageable plans that fit each person's life and goals. Her work focuses on everyday problems that get in the way of functioning and relationships.
That includes parenting concerns when children show impulsivity or defiance, caregiver stress, grief, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, and the strain of life transitions.
How Kristen works
She also supports people facing trauma, attachment questions, or autism-related issues. Sessions aim to be collaborative and straightforward. Kristen tailors conversations and treatment plans to what each person specifically needs.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and teach coping skills that can be used between sessions. Kristen has particular experience with blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care issues, and family of origin patterns that continue to cause pain. She also addresses communication problems, codependency, and challenges tied to fatherhood or dependent personality features.
People who choose Kristen can expect practical strategies for managing symptoms and clearer steps for moving forward. She supports career-related stress and helps people rebuild self-esteem while navigating change. Her approach is grounded, supportive, and focused on making daily life better.
What Kristen works with
The areas below are the ones Kristen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Indiana |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online support
Kristen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and solve problems. One common approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills for anxiety, stress, and mood swings - skills that can reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach addresses family and parenting challenges by improving communication, setting clear boundaries, and developing routines that reduce conflict and impulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kristen will review concerns, goals, and preferences with each person and suggest techniques that match those needs. The plan is collaborative and adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for full conversation and reading nonverbal cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflection, or support between longer sessions. These options help fit care into busy schedules and different daily routines.
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