LPC, 7 years of experience
I received a Masters of Art degree from Bowie State University in Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with five years of experience practicing in the field of trauma, sexual and physical abuse, co-occurring disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Addictions and my areas of interest include women’s issues, trauma, anger and stress management and relational conflict.
In our first session, I will create a comfortable and safe environment where the client feels at ease. I aim to build rapport and establish a trusting therapeutic relationship. I will explain the therapy process and discuss confidentiality and boundaries. We will work collaboratively to set goals for your therapy journey.
As a cognitive behavior therapy therapist, I have learned over the past five years of practice, my greatest strength lies in my ability to engage clients as equal partners in the therapeutic process. I encourage clients to take an active role in identifying and challenging challenging thought patterns and in implementing behavioral strategies. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of empowerment and autonomy in clients, enhancing their commitment to the therapeutic work.
As a woman and person of color, I understand the need and desire to find an effective, multicultural, competent therapist who can address the unique experiences of people of color and various cultures. It is important to incorporate cultural sensitivity, awareness, and knowledge of a client's culture, values, and belief system to provide realistic goals and outcomes. Through a mutual understanding of culture, experiences, and language, the therapeutic alliance is accelerated; clients feel supported and can focus on healing.
7 ratings with written reviews
May 16, 2025
Dr. Carla Evans is AMAZING. She is sincere, bold, empowering, thoughtful, honest, insightful and brilliant. I learned something new from her at every session. I cannot say enough about her approach to therapy and her kindness. I would recommend her to anyone. She is truly a gift and I am grateful for her willingness to teach, guide, listen and provide support. Thank you!
April 17, 2025
I need help processing my emotions. By Ms. Carla repeating and letting me hear my own words and providing me with the knowledge to process has been a tremendous help. I love her style of explaining to me what I may not able to see clearly due to being emotional distress. Thank you Ms. Carla for your assistance!!
April 15, 2025
I feel hopeful that I will overcome my fears and trauma.
I work with clients to identify and challenge cognitive distortions. This may involve exploring the evidence for and against these thoughts, considering alternative perspectives, and developing more balanced and realistic interpretations. The aim is to foster cognitive restructuring, promote healthier thinking patterns, and reduce emotional distress.
I engage in active listening and strive to understand the client's emotions, experiences, and worldviews from their perspective. Reflective listening and paraphrasing are used to convey understanding and facilitate deeper exploration of the client's feelings.
Rather than solely concentrating on deficits or problems, Strength-Based Therapy shifts the focus toward amplifying and utilizing the client's strengths. This approach encourages clients to recognize and harness their existing capabilities to navigate challenges and achieve their goals.