Allison Evans Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

Hello and Welcome to Allison Evans Counseling and Consulting, PLLC. We are glad that you decided to visit our website. Samantha Allison- Evans is the owner/psychotherapist of Allison Evans Counseling and Consulting, PLLC. Samantha is a licensed mental health therapist who loves to empower her clients to reach their full potential. Samantha has been a Licensed Professional Counselor (License #74956) for the past nine (10) years. Samantha has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology from Henderson State University and a Masters in Counseling with an emphasis in Rehabilitation Counseling/Mental Health from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock . Firstly, Samantha has been working in the field of counseling for over 18 years and has been employed with a Government Agency as a Licensed Professional Counselor for 15 years. Samantha has worked with clients with a number of mental health and physical disabilities; ranging from ages 5 until 70 years old. Samantha's experience also includes, working at several psychiatric facilities while performing the following tasks as an Inpatient therapist, Intake Clinician, Crisis therapist , Behavioral Specialist and Case manager. Furthermore, her experience concludes working with the following specialty areas: Behavioral Disorders, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and Marriage and Family Issues. Samantha's utilizes Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions. Also, Samantha utilizes Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a strength-based approach to psychotherapy based on solution-building rather than problem-solving. Unlike other forms of psychotherapy that focus on present problems and past causes, SFBT concentrates on how your current circumstances and future hopes. Samantha, is a dedicated therapist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Samantha approach is rooted in evidence-based practices aimed at treating personality disorders, mood disorders, and interpersonal conflicts. DBT is particularly effective for addressing mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and altering harmful behavioral patterns such as self-harm and substance use. Samantha's therapy sessions combine standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation and reality-testing with the principles of distress tolerance, acceptance, and mindful awareness. These concepts are largely derived from contemplative meditative practices, helping clients to develop a balanced and mindful approach to their emotions and behaviors. Samantha is committed to helping my clients achieve emotional stability and improved mental health through personalized and compassionate care. Whether you're dealing with intense emotional challenges or looking to change harmful behavior patterns.. Samantha takes an "individual treatment approach", because she believes each individual client has the power to change their circumstances.