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Dr. Simone Blanchard

Therapist(She/Her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Dr. Simone Blanchard, an international psychologist and the creator of the InnerLightT Model.

My work integrates psychology, energy awareness, and reflective practices to support individuals and communities through change, uncertainty, and transition. Over time, I observed that many people struggle not because they lack motivation or discipline, but because they lack clarity about what is happening internally—in their thoughts, emotions, and habitual behaviors.

InnerLightTM was developed to provide that clarity.

My approach to therapy

The InnerLightTM Model

The InnerLightTM Model is a five-stage transformative healing model grounded in self-awareness. It combines several evidence-based practices (EBPs) that are trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally relevant, allowing individuals to engage in change in a way that feels safe, respectful, and aligned with their lived experience.

Rather than pushing for immediate outcomes, the model focuses on increasing awareness and understanding across key areas such as:

  • How you respond to change and uncertainty
  • Where resistance or avoidance may show up
  • What supports flexibility, resilience, and emotional regulation
  • How energy, motivation, and engagement fluctuate over time

At its core, the InnerLightTM Model is guided by a simple principle:

Transformation creates choice. Choice creates transformative change.

The five stages are designed to support reflection, insight, and intentional action at a pace that honors individual readiness. Readiness capacities such as adaptability, optimism, confidence, tolerance for the unknown, adventurousness, passion, and drive are explored not as labels, but as informative signals—helping identify where support, attention, or stabilization may be most helpful.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is designed to be supportive, grounded, and low-pressure. There is no expectation of having answers or of making immediate changes.

We’ll begin by helping you settle into the space and briefly review the InnerLightTM approach, so you understand what to expect. From there, we’ll explore what brings you in, what feels challenging or unclear, and how you typically respond to stress or change—at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

You may be introduced to simple self-awareness tools, such as reflective questions or a brief readiness check, used for understanding rather than evaluation.

Before we close, we’ll identify possible focus areas moving forward and leave time for questions or reflection. You are always in control of the depth and pace of this work.

This first session is about creating clarity, safety, and awareness—the foundation for meaningful change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Energetic, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, MA (Master of Arts) at Marymount University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    7233 Hanover Parkway
    Greenbelt, MD 20770