Anna Evans
They/ThemMSW, BSW
Registered Social Worker
EnglishMy clients often describe feeling disconnected, dropping hobbies, having a hard time imagining the future, and isolating from others. They focus on what is going wrong in life, struggle to see the point in anything, and notice being pretty tough on themselves. If this resonates it might be time to start something new -let's commence!
Background
I have worked frontline roles in shelters, drop-in centres, supervised injection sites and crisis texting lines. These days I am supporting a community health centre as Clinical Lead and operate my own private practice. Before entering social work, I had previous careers in the restaurant industry and human resources. My community and volunteer work has been focused on activism and peer education around sexual health, gender, and sexuality.
Your therapeutic experience with me
You can take comfort in knowing that my approach will always leave us with more than enough to explore. My clients tell me I am approachable, non-judgmental, and fun. My goal is to offer you a safe and supportive place where we can begin to understand your life experiences and how you have learned to cope. I like to infuse humour, challenging questions, and encouragement where appropriate. Depending on the approach we choose, homework may be part of our work together in order to keep you engaged between sessions. My hope is to help you get closer the version of the person you want to be.
Areas of expertise
These are the areas I commonly work with, and they form a big part of the support I offer in my practice:
Therapeutic approaches
These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
EMDR helps reduce the emotional charge and distress of traumatic memories. It allows people to no longer feel like their emotions, thoughts or behaviours are controlled by distressing memories.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is considered the "gold standard" for evidence based care. It helps people challenge their thoughts and encourages try new behaviours through experiments and exposures.
I also draw on other evidence based approaches that can gently support you when they align with what you need:
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
Focused populations and cultural backgrounds
These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine:
Populations
2SLGBTQIA Community
Men
Neurodiverse Clients
Professional credentials
Registered Social Worker
- No.831982
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Educational background
Master of Social Work
Carleton University, Canada
Bachelor of Social Work
Carleton University, Canada
Specialized training
EMDR Level 1
EMDR Consulting
EFIT Levels 1 and 2
Sue Johnson and Leanne Campbell
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Candice Monson
CBT for Anxiety and Related Disorders
University of Toronto
CBT for Depression
University of Toronto
Practice locations & services
Immediate crisis support available
If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available right now:
- 🚨 Call 911 for immediate emergency assistance
- 💬 Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support and suicide prevention