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Jennifer Evans

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Jennifer Evans, LMHC, LPC

Florida

Licensed counselor - Codependency and trauma

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Where Jennifer stands

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH10855; LPC, Virginia / 0701004750
NPI
1033449087
Experience
21 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

About

  • ACT techniques
  • CBT methods
  • Attachment work

About Jennifer

Jennifer Evans is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 21 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and codependency. Jennifer helps clients who struggle with people-pleasing, boundary issues, and the fallout of trauma and life changes.

She uses a person-centered approach that keeps the client's experience at the center of sessions. Jennifer blends cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses psychoeducation so clients understand where feelings come from and how reactions develop over time.

Her background includes undergraduate study in Florida and a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Living as a military spouse and moving frequently shaped her practical experience across different communities and life stages. That history informs how she talks through disruption, loss, and repeated adjustment with clients.

In sessions she focuses on clear, manageable steps. That may mean learning skills to manage anxiety, practicing ways to set limits, or naming patterns that keep someone stuck. Jennifer also addresses complex issues like attachment struggles, abandonment, and caregiver stress in straightforward terms.

Clients can expect down-to-earth conversation, concrete tools, and work on real-life problems. She aims to help people gain understanding and reduce the overwhelm of everyday emotional challenges.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Jennifer commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking steps that match what matters to you. It can help with avoidance, anxiety, and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors to change reactions and reduce distress; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current reactions. That work helps when someone keeps prioritizing others or struggles to set limits. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what is most helpful for the client.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain continuity while they learn skills and practice new ways of relating.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Listed in

Florida, Virginia

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Jennifer works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, grief, codependency, and related issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She practices in a person-centered way with cognitive behavioral underpinnings and uses psychoeducation to explain patterns and teach skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 21 years of experience working in counseling settings and across different communities.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida as listed in her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what about cost?

Session cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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