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Online therapist

Sean Evans

Practical, family-focused therapy with skill-based tools

Credentials
LPC, LPCC
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Colorado, New Mexico
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sean

Sean Evans is an LPC, LPCC with 16 years of clinical experience who focuses on family and parenting concerns. He approaches therapy as a practical, collaborative process. He meets people where they are and works with them to build useful skills for daily life.

He has worked in community mental health, schools, and independent practice. That background means he is familiar with parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, and school-related stress.

Background and approach

He also brings experience addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and mood disorders. Sean uses a mix of approaches based on what fits each person and family. Some sessions are skill-focused and problem-solving.

Others look at life stories and patterns to find new ways forward. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is one tool he uses for trauma work. In sessions Sean keeps language plain and practical.

Parents can expect clear strategies for sleep, eating, behavior, and managing stress at home. He also addresses caregiver strain, codependency, and issues that come from being a first responder or veteran when relevant. Therapy can include short-term coaching as well as longer work on family of origin and relationship patterns.

He provides help for parenting, intimacy-related concerns, anger, ADHD, and other areas listed in his specialties. Sean aims to be a steady, down-to-earth partner as families make changes.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person and family without judgment. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations toward their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that helps process painful memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and pick methods that match needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process means adjustments can be made over time as progress and priorities become clearer.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to access care from different locations, including international clients. The variety of formats supports different needs - some people prefer live conversation while others like ongoing text check-ins between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting challenges, family problems, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD, and related areas listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is collaborative and skill based. Sessions often focus on practical strategies while also exploring personal history when it helps solve current problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of clinical experience working in community mental health, educational settings, and independent practice.
What are his formal credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the credentials LPC and LPCC. Licensing details are CO LPC LPC.0012344 and NM LPCC CCMH0134831, and he practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can sessions be done remotely?
Yes. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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