Toni Evans, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern*
About Toni
Toni Evans is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at the University of the Cumberlands completing her practicum in counseling. Before pursuing counseling, she spent several years as an elementary school teacher, where she developed a passion for helping children and families navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
Toni believes that counseling should be a collaborative process where clients feel safe, heard, and accepted without judgment. She strives to create an environment where individuals can be themselves while building practical skills to improve their mental health and overall well-being. Her counseling approach is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Toni has a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, and other neurodivergent experiences. She also enjoys working with clients from diverse backgrounds and is committed to providing culturally responsive, strengths-based care.
Outside of counseling, Toni enjoys creating art, baking, reading, and exploring creative ways to connect with others through games, storytelling, and music.
Contact Toni: 616-773-2908 ext 118
EMAIL: toni.evans@ihcwestmichigan.com
*Supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor
Education
M.A. in Counseling (In Progress), University of the Cumberlands, Expected Graduation: July 2027
B.S. in Learning Disabilities Minor: Reading & Elementary Education, Cornerstone University, 2020
Treatment Interests
Individual Psychotherapy for Children 6+, Adolescents, Young Adults, & Families
Academic Achievement
ADHD
Anxiety
Boundary Setting
Depression
Emerging Adulthood
Life Transitions
Neurodiversity
Race-Based Trauma
School Issues
Women’s Issues
Therapeutic Approaches
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Play Therapy
Solution-Focused Treatment
Strengths-Based Treatment