Evelyn Herman, LMHC
Washington LMHC with 32 years experience
- Mind-body-emotions-spirit focus
- CBT and mindfulness methods
- Flexible online session options
About Evelyn Herman
Evelyn Herman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 32 years of clinical experience. She holds a master’s degree in Integrative Psychology, a graduate program that emphasizes the interaction of mind, body, emotions, and spirit, and she brings that holistic perspective into her counseling work.
Throughout her career she served as Co-Director of the CenteringPoint Team in Bellevue from 1985 to 1990 and later established StillwatersPeace Counseling Service, maintaining a private practice that has served people across the lifespan. Her work spans a wide range of concerns, including depression, stress and anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with major life changes. She also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, blended families, codependency, communication and control problems, infidelity, isolation and life purpose.
Her therapeutic stance is holistic and client-centered, aiming to address emotions, thought patterns, physical wellbeing, and spiritual needs together. She integrates mindfulness techniques to help clients stay present and observe emotions with compassion, and she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to identify and restructure limiting thought patterns. For clients who prefer creative or experiential work, she employs imagery, visualization, meditation, breath-work, dream exploration, and elements of the Medicine Wheel. Evelyn emphasizes collaboration and detailed listening, offering tools and strategies designed to empower clients and support lasting change. She monitors communications regularly and typically checks messages and emails at least twice a day to respond in a timely manner.
Throughout her career she served as Co-Director of the CenteringPoint Team in Bellevue from 1985 to 1990 and later established StillwatersPeace Counseling Service, maintaining a private practice that has served people across the lifespan. Her work spans a wide range of concerns, including depression, stress and anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with major life changes. She also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, blended families, codependency, communication and control problems, infidelity, isolation and life purpose.
Her therapeutic stance is holistic and client-centered, aiming to address emotions, thought patterns, physical wellbeing, and spiritual needs together. She integrates mindfulness techniques to help clients stay present and observe emotions with compassion, and she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to identify and restructure limiting thought patterns. For clients who prefer creative or experiential work, she employs imagery, visualization, meditation, breath-work, dream exploration, and elements of the Medicine Wheel. Evelyn emphasizes collaboration and detailed listening, offering tools and strategies designed to empower clients and support lasting change. She monitors communications regularly and typically checks messages and emails at least twice a day to respond in a timely manner.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Evelyn Herman have?
Evelyn Herman has 32 years of counseling experience.
Is Evelyn Herman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC. License details: WA LMHC LH00006129.
In which languages does Evelyn Herman provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Evelyn Herman located?
She is located in Washington.
How can I work with Evelyn Herman as my therapist?
You can work with Evelyn Herman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Evelyn Herman work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Evelyn Herman cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Evelyn integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal insight and growth - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions. CBT helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness practices teach present-moment awareness through breathing, gentle attention, and acceptance, which can reduce reactivity to difficult emotions and improve emotional regulation.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Evelyn works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses so the plan evolves with the client.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and these formats provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or caregiving responsibilities. Working online can make consistent care easier to maintain, allow session scheduling across different settings, and enable ongoing contact between appointments when needed, all while being guided by licensed professionals and experienced therapists.