- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Kristen
Kristen Evans is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana who focuses on practical help for parents and caregivers. She uses straightforward conversation to address day-to-day struggles like stress, anxiety, and low mood. Kristen aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people ready to change.
She spends sessions listening to what matters most and tailoring support to each person’s situation. That can mean working through family conflict, parenting challenges tied to impulsivity or defiance, or the strain that comes with caregiving roles.
Background and approach
Kristen also helps with grief, ADHD-related frustrations, and adjusting to big life changes. Her way of working is collaborative. She and the person she’s helping build a plan together, adjusting goals and strategies as needs shift.
Sessions mix practical skills and problem-solving with time to talk about difficult feelings. Kristen draws on five years of professional experience and draws attention to concrete strategies parents can use between sessions. She focuses on small, doable steps rather than overwhelming plans.
This approach is intended to fit into busy family routines. People who choose Kristen can expect clear communication and a steady focus on what will help most right now. She seeks to support empowerment, helping people find routines and responses that reduce stress and improve daily life.
What Kristen works with
Everything Kristen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kristen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based approaches work online
Kristen uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes skill building for managing stress and anxiety, teaching simple routines and coping steps to lower daily tension. Another focuses on behavioral strategies for parenting concerns, helping caregivers respond to impulsivity or defiance with consistent plans and clear expectations that can be practiced between sessions.Choosing the right method is a team effort. Kristen works collaboratively to learn what goals matter most and then tries approaches that fit those goals. She adjusts methods over time based on what is working and what needs to change so the plan stays relevant to family life.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and caregivers. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or share breakthroughs between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a packed schedule and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Kristen
What concerns can Kristen help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques delivered in plain language. Sessions focus on problem solving, skill building, and planning that fits everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
Kristen has five years of professional experience working with people on parenting and caregiver concerns, mood issues, and family challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She sees people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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