Therapist profile
Evelyn Herman, LMHC
Washington
LMHC in Washington - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Washington / LH00006129
- NPI1932740230
- Experience32 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion-focused work
About Evelyn
Evelyn Herman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 32 years of clinical experience. She sees adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, sleep problems, anger, and questions about identity and life direction.
Evelyn uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out what is driving their reactions. She listens, reflects what she hears, and offers practical tools to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Sessions include exercises to notice reactions in the body and work with breathing and imagery when that helps.
Her background includes five years as Co-Director of a counseling team in Bellevue and many years running a private practice called StillwatersPeace Counseling Service. That mix of team and solo work shaped her pace and the variety of tools she brings to sessions.
In practical terms she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift limiting thoughts. She also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused methods to explore feelings, and mindfulness practices to increase moment-to-moment awareness. Narrative techniques are used sometimes to reframe stories people tell about themselves.
Evelyn often works with people managing the fallout of abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and infidelity. Her approach is collaborative: she explains options, invites feedback, and adapts tools based on what the person finds useful.
Sessions are conducted in English and she sees people in Washington. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling, and follow the site process to complete a brief questionnaire and arrange a first appointment.
How sessions work
How Evelyn’s methods translate to online work
Evelyn often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can lead to different choices in stressful moments. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing reactions in the body and mind, using breathing and attention exercises to reduce escalation.She also uses Emotionally-Focused approaches to help people name and track feelings in the moment and practice new ways of responding. These methods tend to be practical and can be adapted to a remote setting, with in-session coaching, guided breathing, and brief experiential exercises.
Finding the best mix is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals and try different techniques, asking for feedback and adjusting the approach as needed. That helps match methods to what actually helps in daily life.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals often use these practical advantages to help clients build new habits and manage strong emotions more effectively.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps adults manage irritability, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, snapping at loved ones, and difficulties coping with someone else’s anger.
How does she approach anger in sessions?
She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused work to identify triggers, change unhelpful thoughts, and practice calmer responses.
How much experience does Evelyn bring?
She has 32 years of counseling experience, including leadership of a counseling team and long-term private practice work in Washington State.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Washington LMHC and practices in Washington State.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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