Jalen Evans is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Mindful Health and has been since 2019. She has her PhD in Counselor Education, is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and is certified in Animal Assisted Counseling (AAC) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). 

Jalen understands how we may find ourselves stuck in negative or unhelpful thinking cycles and behavioral patterns. Jalen is a Black Latina and understands how systemic issues (i.e. racism, oppression, environmental injustices) impact us and shape our experiences and how we perceive the world. Jalen’s goal is to provide support for clients and assist them in reaching their optimal mental and emotional wellbeing with consideration to their cultural story. 

Jalen offers a safe and non-judgmental approach to working with clients. She utilizes a cognitive behavioral framework to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance us. She has extensive experience working with at-risk youth and college aged students.