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Online therapist

Kristen Evans

Practical support for parenting and family stress

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kristen

Kristen Evans is a licensed mental health counselor who uses evidence-based techniques to help families and parents manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on practical, everyday tools that make parenting and family life feel more manageable. Her approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving day-to-day functioning.

Kristen draws on five years of professional experience working with people facing depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She has particular experience addressing parenting concerns tied to impulsivity and defiance, and she supports caregivers navigating role strain and burnout. She also works with issues around adoption and foster care, attachment, and blended family dynamics. In sessions she emphasizes clear communication and realistic goals.

Conversations and plans are tailored to the specific needs of each family. She helps parents develop routines, set boundaries, and respond to challenging behaviors with more confidence. Kristen also addresses related areas such as self-esteem, career stress, codependency, and family of origin problems.

She uses straightforward strategies to help people cope with spikes in anxiety and mood shifts. Her style balances practical skills with emotional support. Kristen holds an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential - LMHC - and practices in Indiana.

She offers multiple online formats to fit busy family schedules and aims to work collaboratively to find what helps each household most.

Evidence-based methods and flexible online care

Kristen uses accessible, evidence-based techniques to help families and parents cope and change. One common approach focuses on building practical skills for managing anxiety and stress - teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping plans to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes behavior-focused strategies for parenting - establishing clear routines, consistent consequences, and communication techniques to address impulsivity and defiance.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Kristen works collaboratively with each parent or caregiver to learn what matters most and to try methods that fit their family. Together they adjust plans based on what helps and what doesn’t, so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. These formats allow for regular check-ins, timely coaching during stressful moments, and follow-up between longer sessions. The goal is to give families flexible access to support and tools they can use at home.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristen commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting and family problems, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills. Sessions emphasize clear communication, goal-setting, and strategies parents can use at home.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with individuals and families on a range of concerns including parenting challenges and caregiver issues.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential - LMHC - with licence number IN LMHC 39004022A and practices in Indiana.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different family needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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