- Holistic approach
- Group work experience
- Career and life changes
About Blandina
Early in her career she worked with people leaving incarceration and those recovering from addiction. She helped with job-seeking skills, self-esteem, and workplace functioning. Later she counseled university and community college students facing academic struggle, career questions, homelessness, post-war trauma, and single parent challenges.
After earning a PhD she moved into administration while keeping counseling skills active. She supervised staff, taught communication techniques, and used problem-solving approaches with teams. Throughout her roles she found listening and unconditional positive regard to be central tools in helping others move forward.
Dr. Rose-willis describes her perspective as holistic. She connects mental health to physical health, spiritual well-being, sexuality, exercise, and self-care. She focuses on practical changes people can make, from coping skills to lifestyle adjustments, so clients can develop new habits and feel more capable.
Her recent work has included group counseling and workshops, including a session for teachers on LGBTQ legal and social topics. She works with common concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career decisions, grief, and issues related to self-esteem and coping with life changes. People who value a respectful, listening-focused counselor may find her approach helpful.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist reflects concerns, asks questions, and helps people set goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That means learning what feels useful and changing course when something does not fit the person's needs or preferences.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, since scheduling can be simpler and travel time is reduced. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that better match a lunch break or a quiet hour. The emphasis is on practical, usable tools that translate into daily life, whether that happens in person or through remote sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, career questions, addictions, LGBT topics, self-esteem, relationship and family-related issues, stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has three years of counseling experience working in community settings, higher education, and with populations facing housing and employment challenges, plus administrative and teaching roles after completing a PhD.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices from Michigan.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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