- Cognitive-behavioral methods
- Brief therapy model
- Humanistic and existential
About Brenda
Brenda Blake is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Sessions address practical problems like sleep, eating, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
Brenda draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques and brief therapy approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses humanistic and existential ideas to focus on personal meaning and values. Conversations tend to be interactive and direct, aimed at clarifying problems and trying specific steps in day-to-day life.
Common topics in her work include managing panic attacks, dealing with guilt and shame, communication problems, control issues, and rebuilding self-esteem. She also supports people facing career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD challenges, and questions about body image or self-love. Brenda will talk through coping strategies and problem-solving skills people can test between sessions.
Her background includes long-term practice with adults across a broad range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and addictions. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client and counselor decide which techniques to try and when to adjust the plan.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect practical, evidence-based methods. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to use the online options to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Brenda’s approaches translate to online work
Brenda uses cognitive-behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and try concrete changes. CBT is practical for worry, panic, anger responses, and sleep or eating difficulties. She also uses brief therapy techniques that focus on clear goals and short-term strategies to reduce symptoms and restore daily functioning.Her humanistic and existential influences bring questions about values, meaning, and personal choice into sessions. That can help when anger, grief, or low mood feel tied to life purpose or identity. Deciding which mix of techniques to use is collaborative; Brenda works with each person to test approaches and adjust based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also use video or phone in different situations - ask which formats are offered and which will best suit your goals and schedule.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional issues include addictions, sleep and eating problems, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
What is her therapy style and approach?
Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, a brief therapy model, humanistic ideas, and existential perspectives. Sessions are interactive and focus on practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns. That background includes work with trauma, bipolar disorder, and addictions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio. The credential listed is OH LPCC.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person sessions are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details should be confirmed when arranging services.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.