About Evan
Evan Burton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida with six years of clinical experience. He works with young adults and others on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship strain, trauma, and grief.
Evan uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and motivational interviewing to help people notice how thoughts affect feelings and actions. He adapts what he does to the person in front of him and will change course if an approach is not helpful.
He has experience running groups that teach CBT skills and coping strategies. He has also led family groups supporting loved ones of people with substance use and eating disorders. Those group experiences inform how he explains skills in one-on-one work.
Evan emphasizes collaboration. He talks with clients about what they want to work on and what feels useful. He avoids one-size-fits-all methods and looks for practical steps someone can try between sessions.
Sessions often focus on clearer thinking, small behavior changes, and motivation for action. For someone dealing with the pressures of early adulthood - leaving home, first jobs, school stress, or relationship uncertainty - he helps break big problems into manageable steps and builds skills to handle setbacks.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Evan frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing in his work. CBT focuses on identifying connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then testing small, practical changes to reduce distress. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and build the drive to make changes they actually want.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Evan treats approach selection as a collaborative process and adjusts methods based on the client's goals and what feels useful. He will talk through options and try different strategies until something fits.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as these are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can more easily happen between shifts, classes, or other commitments. If you need a practical, skills-focused approach that works with a young adult schedule, clarify the platform and format when you set up the first appointment.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, eating concerns, bipolar symptoms, and related problems.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy elements, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, choosing approaches based on client response.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working with individuals and running groups on coping skills and CBT.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Are sessions offered in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I get started if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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