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Sean Evans

Sean Evans, LPC, LPCC

Therapist in New Mexico

Helping people build stronger self worth

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16 years of experience listed

LPC, LPCC professional credentials

English languages

  • Collaborative approach
  • Trauma informed care
  • Practical skills

About Sean

Sean Evans is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 16 years of clinical experience. He draws on a long career in community mental health, schools, and independent practice to help people manage anxiety, trauma, depression, and self esteem concerns. He aims to work alongside clients in a conversational, practical way rather than using jargon or labels.

Before focusing full time on counseling, he spent two decades in pastoral ministry. That background shaped his approach to listening and guiding people through hard times. He completed a Master’s in Counseling Psychology in 2008 from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and later moved to northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado.

His work history includes roles such as administrator at a residential treatment center, clinical administrator for children’s behavioral health, student assistance coordinator, visiting professor at a school of social work, outpatient clinical manager, and integrated behavioral health provider in a family medical practice. He has experience with high-risk and high-needs young people and with trauma, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Sean uses practical skills and collaborative conversation to help people set goals and try new strategies. He describes his role as a guide and companion on the changes people want to make. He also serves as a Certified First Responder Counselor and brings that experience into work with first responder issues and trauma-related concerns.

People looking to start will find a coach-style focus on real-life tools, clearer thinking, and step-by-step plans. He encourages small, manageable steps toward stronger coping, healthier habits, and better day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can find their own solutions and build confidence in their choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills like thought tracking, behavioral experiments, and grounding techniques to reduce anxiety and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps some people process disturbing memories through guided bilateral stimulation and structured processing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sean treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit a person's needs and goals. He often blends techniques so people get both short-term strategies and deeper exploration when it helps.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work with a licensed professional from different locations, including international settings, while focusing on practical tools and goal work rather than lengthy paperwork.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesImpulsivityMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Colorado, New Mexico

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sean address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self esteem and related issues such as sleep, eating, and parenting strain.

What is his general therapy style?

Sean uses a collaborative, skills-based approach that focuses on practical steps and real-life tools rather than labels or judgment.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 16 years of clinical experience plus 20 years in pastoral ministry, and has worked in schools, community mental health, residential care, and independent practice.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from New Mexico with professional experience across the region noted.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does pricing work for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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