- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Evan
Evan Burton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who focuses on practical help for parents feeling overwhelmed. He speaks plainly about stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns, and parenting-related strain. His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, aimed at people who want real changes without confusing jargon.
He draws on several approaches to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Client-centered work creates space for a person to be heard and choose their path.
Background and approach
Motivational Interviewing supports people making changes around substance use and other habits. Evan tailors sessions to the person in front of him. He pays attention to what helps and drops what does not.
That means sessions may include practical skill practice, short exercises, or focused conversations about values and goals. He has six years of experience as an LMHC in Florida and has led groups teaching CBT and coping skills. That group work included helping parents and loved ones of people with substance use or eating disorders.
Those experiences inform how he structures one-on-one sessions and parenting conversations. In sessions he emphasizes simple, usable tools. Parents can expect clear steps to try between meetings and time to talk about what worked and what did not.
Evan frames counseling as a joint effort toward concrete goals, whether reducing anxiety, addressing addictive behaviors, or navigating family stress.
What Evan works with
Everything Evan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Evan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Evan lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options for busy parents
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed actions that align with those values. It can help parents handle intense emotions while staying focused on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a hands-on approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and changing unhelpful habits. Client-centered therapy emphasizes being heard and respected as an individual, giving people space to lead the pace and topics of sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and try methods that fit the person's situation. If something does not help, it is adjusted or replaced so sessions feel useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for parents juggling schedules. Video calls let the therapist and client work face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to send quick updates, practice skills between sessions, or check in when time is tight. These formats help fit therapy into real-life routines while keeping the focus on clear goals and usable tools.
Questions people ask about Evan
What concerns does Evan address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, eating issues, trauma, bipolar mood concerns, and parenting-related struggles.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative, straightforward style that focuses on practical steps and listening to what works for each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and has run groups teaching coping skills and CBT.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
The listed credential is LMHC and the license is with the state of Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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