Leigh Evans, LMSW, LCSW

Leigh Evans is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression. She brings a calm, straightforward approach and aims to make it easier for people to talk about what’s on their mind.

Leigh holds a Master of Social Work and uses that background to listen closely and respond to each person’s needs. She works to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She encourages small steps that add up to real change over time.

In sessions she draws on several approaches to match what each person needs. Mindfulness methods help people notice what’s happening in the moment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy guides practical choices that fit a person’s values. Client-centered techniques focus on the person’s own goals and pace.

Leigh has worked professionally for 10 years and is licensed in Florida and Michigan as an LMSW and LCSW. Her practice includes support for people coping with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, cancer, end-of-life issues, and first responder concerns. She also addresses relationship and communication problems, life transitions, and finding purpose.

Leigh understands that beginning therapy takes courage and she meets people where they are. She helps set realistic goals and checks in along the way so progress feels manageable and meaningful.

How Leigh Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, consistent steps toward those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes because it focuses on actions rather than getting stuck on thoughts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without reacting immediately. This can lower reactivity and help people feel more in control during strong emotions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person's own goals and experiences, with the therapist listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Leigh works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts her approach over time based on what helps the person make steady progress.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, let people have shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals adapt exercises like mindfulness practice and values-based planning to work well in remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical steps and real-world progress.