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Hi, my name is Chris Evensen, LMFT license #50460 working in Telehealth, statewide in California. I work with adults and I primarily use a Humanistic approach to therapy with the goal of helping my clients increase their coping skills while letting go of negative self-beliefs and patterns of behavior that prevent them from living their lives to the fullest.
My approach
My approach to therapy is client driven. I listen carefully and encourage my clients to tell me what they need from therapy and collaboratively we work towards meeting those needs. I use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness as well as Rational Emotive Therapy.
My focus
I typically work with clients that are struggling to cope with how they feel or who are in challenging life transitions. The areas I focus on in my practice include; depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and body positivity issues.
My communication style
I am a compassionate therapist with a gentle communication style. I know it can be difficult to open up to a therapist so my goal is to create a safe environment for my clients to express themselves.
My journey to mental healthcare
I became a therapist because I recognize that it can be really challenging to manage how we feel but with support, we can build strong coping skills and live healthy, fulfilled lives.
My goals for you
I use Motivational Interviewing and Stage Based interventions which are therapeutic approaches that encourage clients to identify their goals and the steps they need to take to achieve them.
My first session with you
In the first session with a client, I ask questions about what brings them to therapy and what I can do to support them. I ask questions about what is going well in their lives and what are they struggling with. My goal is to begin a collaborative process that we can build on.
