Brenda Blake

I have nearly 30 years of experience in private practice, and I bring a warm, down-to-earth style to the work I do with adults and older adults. I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology and my master's degree in Counseling Education from Ohio University, and I have spent my career helping people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, life stressors, and women's issues. Many of the clients I work with are used to being the one everyone else counts on, even when their own needs have gone unheard. My goal is to offer practical, compassionate support that helps you feel more steady, understood, and confident as you move through whatever season of life you are facing.

My approach to therapy is warm, supportive, and solution oriented. I want clients to feel comfortable, relaxed, and genuinely cared for from the start. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with supportive therapy, and I focus on helping you slow the overwhelm, build healthier ways of coping, and work toward goals that feel realistic for your life. I primarily work with adults and the geriatric population, and I aim to make therapy feel approachable, practical, and meaningful.

In our first session, we will talk about what brings you to therapy, the goals you would like to achieve, and the best way for us to approach them together. I will gather some basic background information so I can better understand your experiences and how to support you in a way that fits your needs. Just as importantly, I will focus on helping you feel as comfortable as possible, because starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I want our work together to begin in a space that feels calm, welcoming, and supportive.