Katie Evans, LCSW, Therapist in Raleigh, North Carolina

Kristen (‘Katie’) Evans, LCSW, helps adults and older adults across North Carolina navigate life’s most challenging transitions with compassion, practical guidance, and evidence-based care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, she partners with individuals who are coping with grief, adjusting to medical conditions, or facing the emotional and psychological challenges that can accompany midlife changes. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences, helping clients build resilience, regain a sense of balance, and move forward with greater confidence. A significant focus of Katie’s work is supporting people through grief, health-related concerns, and midlife transitions. She understands that loss, chronic illness, changing family roles, and major life adjustments can affect emotional well-being in profound ways. Katie is passionate about helping clients process complex emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful paths toward healing and personal growth. She works with individuals facing a wide range of life circumstances, providing a supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Katie provides individual therapy, group therapy, and case management services. She utilizes evidence-based interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients address anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties, and other concerns. She also offers additional therapeutic approaches and services based on each client’s needs and treatment goals. Drawing on years of clinical experience, Katie believes that effective therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and authenticity. She works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, overcome barriers, and develop practical tools that support lasting emotional wellness and improved quality of life. Outside of her professional work, Katie enjoys reading, creating crafts, and spending time with family and friends.