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Evelyn Foreman, LMSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Evelyn

Evelyn Foreman is a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan who brings 25 years of experience to clients navigating stress, mood concerns, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She combines practical skills with a compassionate stance to help people address depression, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem difficulties while also attending to caregiving strain, workplace pressures, and identity questions.

Her work integrates evidence-informed tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside Internal Family Systems to explore internal parts, reframe unhelpful patterns, and identify concrete steps forward. Evelyn aims to make therapy collaborative and pragmatic, helping clients build communication skills, clarify values, and develop coping strategies that fit everyday life.

She approaches complex presentations like bipolar and personality-related concerns with steady support and an emphasis on recovery and purpose. Clients in Michigan seeking a seasoned LMSW will find a clinician focused on respectful listening, practical problem solving, and compassionate pacing.

Evelyn frames each plan around a person’s goals and readiness for change, offering a blend of insight-oriented and action-focused work tailored to individual needs.

Online approaches for parts work and practical change

Internal Family Systems is used to help clients identify and understand internal parts such as protectors and wounded parts, offering a way to approach trauma, grief, and persistent emotional patterns with curiosity rather than judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms through practical exercises and thought restructuring. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable changes and goal-building, helping clients move toward clearer priorities and concrete steps in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend elements from these methods so treatment fits the client’s pace and objectives. Clients can expect ongoing discussion about what is helping and what to adjust as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from a licensed professional without a commute.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Evelyn address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar and mood disorders, and caregiver fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends compassionate listening with practical, goal-focused interventions. She combines insight-oriented exploration with skills training to help clients build coping strategies and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy and related services in Michigan.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan. License details include MI LMSW 6801021671.
Can she work with clients in other countries or languages?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English