Samantha Evans , LPCC

Samantha Evans is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota. She built her foundation with a Bachelor of Science from Bemidji State University and went on to earn a graduate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from St. Cloud State University in 2016. Early in her career she worked in and managed group homes and adult foster care settings for people with behavioral and developmental disabilities, gaining hands-on experience with diverse needs and care systems.

After graduate school Samantha served as a school-based CTSS practitioner, transitioned to working as an ARMHS provider, and became a Mental Health Professional and clinical trainee in 2018. She provided individual psychotherapy to children, teens, and some young adults across school, office, and online settings, and also led individual and group work with teenagers at a local juvenile detention center for eight months. In addition to clinical work, she has experience on a crisis response team conducting assessments and stabilization services.

Samantha holds national certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, reflecting specialized training in addressing trauma-related symptoms with evidence-based CBT techniques. Her approach is laid-back and strengths-based, helping clients identify personal resources and practice skills to overcome everyday obstacles. She currently works as an adult mental health case manager in a Monday through Friday role and is enthusiastic about returning to online therapy after a brief hiatus. Samantha welcomes questions from those who want to learn more about her work.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Samantha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and stress management. Her national certification in Trauma-Focused CBT indicates additional training in applying CBT techniques to address trauma responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client in exploring values, strengths, and goals - an approach that suits those navigating life changes, self-esteem, or relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha works with each person to assess needs, try different techniques, and adjust the focus over time so therapy fits the client’s goals and preferences. She frames treatment as a partnership where the client’s experience guides choices about methods and pacing.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let people connect from home, work, or other convenient locations and choose formats that suit their schedule and communication style. For many clients these options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice new skills between sessions with a licensed professional.