Samantha Evans

Samantha Evans is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota who helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, ADHD, and relationship or communication problems. She also supports people facing workplace issues and life changes, and those exploring LGBT concerns. She writes in a relaxed, strengths-focused way and aims to make therapy practical and approachable.

Samantha began in the mental health field after earning a Bachelor of Science from Bemidji State University. She completed graduate study in Rehabilitation Counseling at St. Cloud State University and moved into school-based and community roles. Over several years she worked in group homes, adult foster care, school settings, juvenile detention, and online work, gaining varied clinical experience.

Her background includes roles as a CTSS practitioner, ARMHS worker, and mental health professional and trainee. She has worked primarily with adolescents and young adults around anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and has provided both individual and group therapy in different settings. She has experience with crisis response work and stabilization efforts.

Samantha uses a laid-back, strengths-based approach that centers the person rather than labels. She helps clients identify existing strengths and practice them in daily life. Her methods draw on Trauma-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical exercises, and collaborative goal-setting. Samantha aims to help people build skills they can use between sessions and to keep the work grounded in real-life needs and routines.

How trauma-focused and client-centered work translates online

Samantha draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process difficult events in ways that feel manageable. That approach often breaks larger problems into smaller steps and uses practical coping skills to reduce distress in daily life.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversations follow the client's lead and the therapist listens without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and try out new behaviors that can change mood and functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha works with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in on what is working and adjusts plans together as progress and circumstances change.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and keep momentum between meetings. If you plan to try online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Many people find online conversation, short check-ins, and guided exercises useful for practicing skills in everyday settings.