I am a caring, direct, and results oriented person. I am very dedicated to helping people of all ages improve and transform their lives.

I have been helping people for my entire career which spans 30 years.I have been the owner-therapist of A Better Day, Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, for the last 10 years.

Married to the same man for 32 years; we and have an adult daughter.

My undergraduate degree is from the University of Florida I earned my graduate degree from Florida State University.

Before opening A Better Day Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, I had years of experience in a variety of settings in the community, working with adults, children and teenagers. I have worked with: abused children; children, teens and their families in the juvenile justice system; adults, children and teens in a hospital's psychiatric units; women in a residential substance abuse program; adults, and teens in a homeless shelter; children and teens in an in-school counseling program; adults, couples, teenagers, children and families in a large private psychiatric practice.

I use a number of methods to help people that can include: cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy, reality therapy, play therapy, family therapy and hypnosis.
Services
I provide counseling for couples, individuals and families. I will work with children as young as 3 years of age, teenagers, and adults.

Life Coaching for Professionals seeking positive life and career changes.



Areas of Expertise
Counseling for issue that include:

Marriage and Relationship Issues
Divorce and Step-Family Issues
Depression, Stress, Anxiety and Panic
Parenting Skills Training
Grief and Loss
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Phobias and Fears
Mood Swings, and Bipolar Disorder
Self-Esteem Issues
Anger Management
Behavior Concerns
Attention Deficits (adult,teen, and child)
Substance Abuse
Other Addictions
Eating Disorders
Coping With Pain and Medical Conditions
Other Family Issues
Other Mental Health Issues

Life Coaching issues may include:

College issues (choosing or changing a major, completing a Dissertation, etc.)

Career changes or career development,

Self-esteem issues,

Reaching personal goals, and self-development,

Getting "unstuck", and goal development,

And Finding oneself.

Office Information:

Private, confidential, caring and respectful. You are important!

Free initial telephone consultation with your therapist, Cricket Evans.

Appointments available weekdays, evenings and Saturdays. Office hours 11:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday. Saturdays 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Please call 407-862-2662 to set an appointment or your initial telephone consultation.

Insurance accepted. BC&BS, Aetna, Cigna, United, Value Options, Medicare, and private pay. Call to inquire about your insurance, because new ones are being added.

Accepting cash, checks, Visa, Master Card and Discover.