At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH11302
- NPI
- 1285993998
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- CBT tools
- Client-centered care
About Evan
Evan Burton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and other life challenges. Evan emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach and aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
He chooses methods based on how a person responds in session and will shift approaches if something isn't working. That means sessions can include cognitive behavioral techniques to look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Evan also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and supporting the person's own goals.
Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolkit, which can help people find their own reasons for change without pressure. He also draws on solution-focused ideas to help set practical steps forward and mindfulness strategies to increase present-moment awareness.
Evan has about six years of clinical experience and has led groups teaching coping skills and CBT principles. He has worked with people affected by substance use, eating concerns, trauma, mood disorders, grief, and relationship strain. He has also run groups for parents and loved ones of people facing addiction or eating problems.
He frames therapy as a shared journey rather than a one-size-fits-all program. Sessions aim to be practical and respectful, helping people build skills and make steady progress toward goals. To begin, he asks questions and adapts methods to match what the person needs.
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How Evan blends approaches for online care
Many of Evan's main approaches translate well to remote work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person's own goals and reasons for change, which can help with addictions, ambivalence about behavior, and getting started on new habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and values-driven action, useful for anxiety, depression, and life-direction concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and build practical skills to manage symptoms and reactions.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. Evan works together with each person to see which methods feel most useful. He starts with questions, tries different strategies, and shifts course if something isn't helping. That collaborative rhythm helps tailor support to personal goals and daily realities.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a work break, fewer travel demands, or the option to join from a more convenient location. It can also let people use worksheets, mindfulness practices, and CBT exercises between meetings to keep progress moving forward. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Traumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Evan works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting topics, anger, bipolar disorder, and related areas.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
His style is collaborative and adaptive. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, Motivational Interviewing, solution-focused ideas, and mindfulness to match the person's needs.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has about six years of clinical experience and has run groups teaching CBT and coping skills as well as family groups related to substance use and eating concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The therapist is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers