Kara Evans Portrait

EVOLVE COUNSELING
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

Kara Evans, LCSW, LMHP

I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is at the heart of effective therapy. I take an accepting, strengths-based approach and strive to be gentle, kind, and direct, while providing the highest quality care.

Kara Evans Portrait

EVOLVE COUNSELING
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

Kara Evans, LCSW, LMHP

I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is at the heart of effective therapy. I take an accepting, strengths-based approach and strive to be gentle, kind, and direct, while providing the highest quality care.

Hi! Welcome, and I’m so glad you’re here.

I specialize in working with women. Whether it’s a life transition, making a big decision, relationships, parenting, the overwhelm of current life stress, or just not sleeping well and feeling irritable all the time- you are not alone. Neuroscience shows us that stressful life experiences activate our nervous system in ways that protect us, and our system’s response can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck. I’m here to help you get curious about the overwhelm, resolve past trauma and get back to feeling your usual self. I use an integrative blend of evidence based therapies to foster lasting growth & change.  I am passionate about providing evidence- based treatment to clients and committed to being a trauma- informed, culturally sensitive and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.

As a solution-focused therapist, I also help you find clarity on your values and equip you with practical tools to feel more calm and confident, specifically utilizing evidence- based techniques to calm your mind and body. I am committed to showing up authentically for my clients – with warmth and humor – and I would describe my style as very collaborative.

Personally, I love spending time with my sweet kiddo, husband, and new golden retriever puppy. I enjoy coffee dates with friends, long walks, live music, hiking in nature, and having the privilege of working with clients like you.  As a believer in personal growth, I have also utilized therapy services myself and know the difference they can make when you have support from the right person.  No matter where you are in life, I would be honored to walk alongside you in your therapy journey and would love to chat with you to see if this would be a good fit. Please reach out anytime for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.

Education and Specialized Training

Education:

University of Nebraska- Lincoln
BA Psychology, 2008

University of Kansas
Master of Social Work, 2014

State of Nebraska
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, 2018

Specialized Training:

Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery
Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy Training

Personal Transformation Institute
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing Basic Training

Specialized Training (Cont.):

Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute
The Flash Technique

Kendal Hart
EMDR + IFS Protocol

Additional Training:

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills

Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Advanced Grief Counseling

Hi! Welcome, and I’m so glad you’re here.

I specialize in working with women. Whether it’s a life transition, making a big decision, relationships, parenting, the overwhelm of current life stress, or just not sleeping well and feeling irritable all the time- you are not alone. Neuroscience shows us that stressful life experiences activate our nervous system in ways that protect us, and our system’s response can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck. I’m here to help you get curious about the overwhelm, resolve past trauma and get back to feeling your usual self. I use an integrative blend of evidence based therapies to foster lasting growth & change.  I am passionate about providing evidence- based treatment to clients and committed to being a trauma- informed, culturally sensitive and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.

As a solution- focused therapist, I also help you find clarity on your values and equip you with practical tools to feel more calm and confident, specifically utilizing evidence- based techniques to calm your mind and body. I am committed to showing up authentically for my clients- with warmth and humor- and I would describe my style as very collaborative.

Personally, I love spending time with my sweet kiddo, husband, and new golden retriever puppy. I enjoy coffee dates with friends, long walks, live music, hiking in nature, and having the privilege of working with clients like you.  As a believer in personal growth, I have also utilized therapy services myself and know the difference they can make when you have support from the right person.  No matter where you are in life, I would be honored to walk alongside you in your therapy journey and would love to chat with you to see if this would be a good fit.  Please reach out anytime for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.

Education and Specialized Training

Education:

University of Nebraska- Lincoln
BA Psychology, 2008

University of Kansas
Master of Social Work, 2014

State of Nebraska
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, 2018

Specialized Training:

Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery
Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy Training

Personal Transformation Institute
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing Basic Training

Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute
The Flash Technique

Kendal Hart
EMDR + IFS Protocol

Additional Training:

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills

Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Advanced Grief Counseling

I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in therapy? Complete the therapy inquiry form below.

Portrait of Kara Evans.

I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in therapy? Complete the therapy inquiry form below.

Meet Magnolia!

She is a sweet golden retriever puppy and potential newest member of Evolve Counseling LLC in the role of therapy dog- available upon request. Stay tuned!

Photo of golden retriever puppy

Meet Magnolia!

She is a sweet golden retriever puppy and potential newest member of Evolve Counseling LLC in the role of therapy dog- available upon request.  Stay tuned!

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
-Brene Brown

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”

-Brene Brown