The Evolution Group

What The Evolution Group does

The Evolution Group, Inc. is a private mental health and addiction counseling firm founded in 1998 by Daniel Blackwood in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm operates as a clinical services platform delivering individual, couples, family, and group therapy across four primary practice areas: trauma recovery, addiction treatment, mood/anxiety disorders, and relational/identity issues. Its core service portfolio includes specialized programs for problem gambling (with 12+ NCPG-certified clinicians), substance use disorder, sex/porn addiction, and co-occurring disorders, supported by a proprietary Integrity Recovery program (trademarked) with a third-edition workbook curriculum and a flagship MBSEP methodology co-authored by the founder. The firm delivers care through three physical locations (Albuquerque HQ, Santa Fe, Ruidoso) and statewide HIPAA-compliant telehealth via Google Meet, accepting Medicaid, commercial insurance, and Tricare/VA funding alongside self-pay.

The business model is sales-led and appointment-based: clients initiate via phone or an online appointment request form, are matched to a therapist, and pay through insurance reimbursement or self-pay. Revenue is generated from insurance-reimbursed therapy (subscription-style recurring), self-pay session fees, group therapy programs, and ancillary professional CEU offerings. The technology stack is deliberately light — Google Meet telehealth, Google Forms intake, and an InSynchCS patient portal — with no proprietary software, mobile app, or AI/ML capabilities. Marketing is entirely organic, relying on SEO, blog content authored by clinical staff, referral partnerships with 12-step and recovery court programs, and community resource linkages rather than paid advertising. The firm is privately held, founder-controlled, with no external investment, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity identified.

Name

The Evolution Group

Legal name

The Evolution Group Inc.

Website

https://theevolutiongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Evolution Group is a private New Mexico counseling firm founded in 1998 that provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy for trauma, addiction (gambling, substance, sex/porn), and mood disorders, delivered through three physical clinics and statewide telehealth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Counseling Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

General Mental Health Therapy Platforms (Talk Therapy) (HLALAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Couples & Family Therapy Teletherapy Platforms (HLALAEAG), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) & Addiction Teletherapy Platforms (HLALAEAD), Integrated Behavioral Health (Collaborative Care) Platforms (HLALAEAC), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Mental health counseling
• Addiction recovery services
• Trauma treatment therapy
• Couples family therapy
• Telehealth counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Insurance-Reimbursed Therapy Services: Revenue from insurance reimbursements for mental health and addiction treatment services. Accepts most insurance networks including Medicaid, commercial plans, and Tricare/VA funds.
2. Self-Pay Services: Out-of-pocket payment for clients without insurance coverage or preferring self-pay arrangements.
3. Group Therapy Programs: Revenue from various group therapy offerings including Integrity Recovery Groups, teen groups, anger management, mindfulness groups, and specialized support groups.
4. Professional CEU Opportunities: Continuing education units for professionals in the mental health field.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Evolution Group is a private mental health counseling firm that delivers individual, couples, family, and group therapy for trauma, addiction (substance, gambling, sex/porn), mood disorders, and relational issues. Services are delivered in-person at three New Mexico locations and statewide via HIPAA-compliant telehealth, using proprietary modalities including the Integrity Recovery program, RTM therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, and MBSEP.

Product overview

The Evolution Group is a private mental health and addiction counseling practice founded in 1998, offering a comprehensive portfolio of therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families. The practice operates as a unified service platform organized around specialized treatment areas including trauma recovery (using RTM, EMDR, Brainspotting, and MBSEP modalities), addiction treatment (substance use, gambling, and sex/porn addiction), mood and anxiety disorders, and relational issues. Core services include individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and group therapy, delivered both in-person at their Albuquerque campus and via HIPAA-compliant telehealth statewide. The flagship Integrity Recovery Program provides intensive structured recovery with a proprietary workbook curriculum, while specialized services address ADHD, grief and loss, anger management, LGBTQIA+ needs, and bilingual/Spanish-speaking clients. All services follow a holistic, heart-based approach emphasizing mindfulness and restoring client wholeness across mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Therapy One-on-one counseling services for adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and personal growth, with tailored treatment plans focused on empowering clients to discover their authentic selves.
• Couples Therapy Counseling services for couples to overcome conflict, rebuild trust after infidelity, improve communication, address sexual problems and financial conflict, and rediscover intimacy and shared joy in their relationship.
• Family Therapy Therapeutic services addressing family dynamics, communication gaps, conflict resolution, behavioral issues in teens, and helping families heal together through collaborative work and sustainable conflict resolution tools.
• Group Therapy Therapeutic groups including the Integrity Recovery Group for Men, Living Out Loud teen group, Mindfulness Self-Compassion Group, Feeling Good Group (anger management), and Understanding Grief and Loss group, designed to reduce isolation and provide peer support for healing.
• Online Therapy Services (Telehealth) Virtual therapy delivery via HIPAA-compliant Google Meet platform, enabling statewide access across New Mexico to all services including mental health, addiction, and trauma treatment for clients who cannot visit in person.
• Trauma Treatment (RTM, EMDR, Brainspotting, MBSEP) Comprehensive trauma treatment program offering four evidence-based modalities: Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) therapy achieving 90%+ effectiveness in 3-4 sessions, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, with 84-90% of single-trauma victims PTSD-free after three 90-minute sessions), Brainspotting, and Mindfulness-Based Somatic Emotional Processing (MBSEP). Treats PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, and various trauma types.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment Holistic addiction treatment addressing substance use disorders by recognizing addiction as a coping mechanism developed from emotional dysregulation, often caused by trauma. Includes relapse prevention services and comprehensive assessment across mind, body, emotion, and spirit.
• Problem Gambling Treatment Program Unique gambling addiction treatment program with a mindfully-oriented and multicultural approach. Staff includes 12+ nationally certified gambling treatment providers (National Council on Problem Gambling). Offers services for gamblers, partners, and families, with financial support available for New Mexico residents.
• Sex and Porn Addiction Treatment Treatment for sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity, and intimacy issues using Patrick Carnes PhD's approach including the 30 tasks of sexual recovery, trauma work, and repairing betrayal trauma. Clinicians are IITAP-CSAT certified. Also treats sexual anorexia and offers couples recovery from infidelity.
• Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Integrated dual diagnosis treatment addressing simultaneous mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Treats the interconnected cycle where mental health struggles and substance use issues trigger each other.
• Integrity Recovery Program Intensive structured recovery program for individuals and families seeking immersive recovery support. Includes mental wellness activities, individual, group, and family therapy, and 12-step recovery integration. Uses a proprietary Integrity Recovery Workbook curriculum, now in its third edition.
• ADHD Treatment Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Somatic Emotional Processing, productive procrastination strategies, and personalized coping mechanisms.
• Anxiety Treatment Treatment for anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, MBSEP, Poly Vagal Therapies, EMDR, and RTM. Most clients see reduction or elimination of anxiety in 30-90 days.
• Depression Treatment Depression and mood disorder treatment addressing causes including trauma, grief, brain injuries, and cognitive distortions. Utilizes grounding techniques, mindfulness meditation, RTM, EMDR, MBSEP, and medication consultations as appropriate.
• Anger Management Educational and therapeutic approach teaching anger management skills in both group and individual settings. Addresses physiological, psychological, and habit-based behaviors that trigger anger with techniques to bring about lasting change.
• Grief and Loss Counseling Support services for processing loss including individual therapy, family therapy, telehealth sessions, group therapy, art therapy, support groups, and crisis intervention. Addresses grief from death, relationship loss, job loss, identity loss, and other significant losses.
• Bilingual Spanish Therapy Culturally responsive bilingual therapy services conducted entirely in Spanish, English, or Spanglish. Therapists understand cultural contexts, family dynamics, and values. Addresses anxiety, depression, acculturation stress, trauma, and family issues.
• LGBTQIA+ Counseling Services Affirming counseling for LGBTQIA+ individuals addressing mental health, addiction, relationship dynamics, identity exploration, and trauma including religious trauma. Offers specialized groups and connections to community-based resources.
• Parenting Program Parenting skills training taught in 18-session group format drawing from Love and Logic philosophy and S.T.E.P. Curriculum. Addresses developmental levels of children and supports parents through transitions and challenges.
• Living Out Loud (LOL) Teen and Adolescent Group Group for adolescents addressing self-identity, peer pressure, independence, coping skills, and support. Provides a safe space for teens to navigate the complexities of adolescence alongside peers who understand them.

Quantifiable outcome

• RTM therapy relieves nightmares and flashback symptoms of PTSD for over 90% of those treated, often in just 3-4 sessions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Two Chairs: Two Chairs is a hybrid in-person and teletherapy practice operating across multiple U.S. markets with a focus on matching clients to specialized therapists. Like The Evolution Group, it delivers therapy through a combination of physical clinics and virtual sessions and emphasizes evidence-based, specialty care.
• Charlie Health: Charlie Health provides intensive outpatient and virtual mental health treatment, particularly for adolescents and young adults with complex needs including trauma and substance use. Comparable to The Evolution Group in its clinical focus on trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders, with a virtual-first delivery model.
• Brightside Health: Brightside Health is a telehealth mental health provider offering therapy and psychiatry for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions. Comparable to The Evolution Group for its clinical emphasis on evidence-based modalities (CBT, EMDR-like approaches) delivered via telehealth across a wide geographic footprint.
• Octave Health: Octave is an in-person and virtual therapy practice operating multiple clinics with specialty tracks for relationships, trauma, and mood disorders. Comparable to The Evolution Group in combining physical clinic locations with virtual care and offering a portfolio of specialty services including couples therapy.

Broad incumbents

• Lyra Health: Lyra Health is a large, venture-backed mental health benefits platform partnering with employers to deliver therapy and coaching. Comparable to The Evolution Group in providing evidence-based therapy services (including EMDR) but operates at a much larger scale and via a B2B employer channel rather than direct-to-consumer.
• Talkspace: Talkspace is a publicly traded online therapy platform offering individual, couples, and teen therapy via a digital marketplace model. Comparable to The Evolution Group in therapy modality coverage and acceptance of major insurance plans, but operates as a scaled technology platform rather than a clinician-led private practice.

Emerging players

• Equip Health: Equip is a virtual, family-based treatment program for eating disorders and related mental health conditions serving adolescents and adults. Comparable to The Evolution Group in its virtual, evidence-based specialty care model with a defined treatment program and proprietary curriculum, though focused on a narrower clinical niche.
• Sandstone Care: Sandstone Care provides outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for adolescents and young adults addressing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Comparable to The Evolution Group in its co-occurring disorders treatment focus, group therapy offerings, and trauma-informed care model.
• Boulder Care: Boulder Care is a telehealth provider specializing in substance use disorder treatment with a medication-assisted and counseling model. Comparable to The Evolution Group in its focus on addiction and co-occurring disorders delivered via telehealth, with insurance coverage across multiple states.

Others

• Alma: Alma is a therapist-enablement platform that provides practice management, insurance billing, and referral infrastructure to independent mental health practices. Comparable to The Evolution Group in serving independent private-practice clinicians and addressing insurance/payer workflow needs, though as a software and services platform rather than a direct clinical provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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