Dr. John Evans, PhD CMPC
Specialities: Mental Conditioning for Performance, College Athletes, High School Athletes, C Suite & Corporate Leaders, Semi Pro & Professional Athletes, Teams & Coaches, Physicians, Lawyers, Educators, Military Personnel
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, PhD | Western Michigan University, MA | Kalamazoo College, BA
In my work with individuals and teams, I use mindfulness and the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework, which centers on learning skills toward living a full and meaningful life in pursuit of your values.
I work with performers of all types, from athletes to business owners, health professionals, and more, to build skills that can enable you to perform more consistently at a high level and increase the overall enjoyment of the performance.
My process includes changing your relationship to your thoughts, emotions, and physiology — while directing attention in a way that is performance relevant, present-moment focused, and within your control.
Worked seven years with the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces at Fort Bragg, NC, training mental performance and human engagement skills.
In high school, I spent 4 years living in Guatemala.
“I highly recommend working with John Evans at BLND Health. John authentically cares about the health and well-being of his clients and went above and beyond in supporting me on my personal journey to better mental health (and simply a better life in general). John’s approach can be applied and integrated into daily life, which, for me, has enabled positive and long-lasting change.”
Get to Know John
Dad, partner, traveler, food enthusiast, Kalamazoo College graduate/athlete, and a huge supporter of wearing comfort over style. Loves the Hidden Brainpodcast, disgruntled with toxic positivity.
What brought you to this line of work?
I always knew I wanted a helping profession. And I wanted mental wellness and performance to be about growth, development, and living a better everyday life —instead of a diagnosis with a treatment or cure. As a coach and consultant, I use this approach to focus on my clients’ strengths and teach them skills to live optimize performance in sports, business, academics, relationships and other areas of personal growth.
You do a lot of values work with your clients. What are your personal values?
Connection, Growth, Kindness, Contribution, Adventure, Competition
“Happiness isn't feeling good all the time, or a life free of worry, anger, and struggles. You can't avoid feeling sad. You can't avoid experiencing anxiety. You can't avoid the natural ups and downs of human existence. Despite all that, you can learn how to live a life in alignment with your values. Now, that is happiness.”
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