Leigh Evans, LMSW, LCSW

Leigh Evans is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the aftermath of trauma. She works to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and everyday habits can be discussed openly. Leigh holds social work credentials in both Michigan and Florida and brings ten years of practice experience to sessions.

Leigh focuses on practical ways to cope with life changes and relationship strain. She helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and develop small, realistic habits that reduce overwhelm. Conversations are collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs and energy level.

Her approach blends several styles to suit different problems. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clarify values and take meaningful action. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and tether attention to the present moment.

Leigh also uses client-centered listening and motivational strategies to support goal setting and follow-through. When deeper history feels relevant, she draws on psychodynamic ideas to identify repeating patterns that affect current choices. The focus is always on practical, doable steps clients can take between sessions.

Leigh practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. If you want to begin, she asks that you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Leigh often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. ACT is about clarifying what matters most and taking small steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts appear. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and help people notice their thought patterns without getting swept up by them.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Leigh treats this as a collaborative choice and will help identify which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She adjusts pace and techniques based on what feels helpful during early sessions and as goals evolve.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking since session types are set by the practice. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people try mindfulness exercises and values-based homework in the environments where they live and work, which can make new habits easier to practice between meetings.