Brenda Blake, LPCC

Brenda Blake is an individual, family, and marital counselor licensed in the state of Ohio with 25 years of clinical experience. As an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she works with people facing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and bipolar disorder, as well as other related issues. She brings a warm, interactive manner to sessions and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work.

Her clinical approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, a brief therapy model, humanistic principles, and existential perspectives, allowing her to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s particular needs. Brenda takes time to understand each person’s situation and collaborates on strategies that align with individual goals and circumstances. She frames therapy as a step toward a more fulfilling and happier life and aims to support people through the courage it takes to seek change.

Brenda is committed to offering thoughtful, individualized care and looks forward to supporting people who are ready to take that first step toward growth and healing.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Brief therapy emphasizes targeted, time-limited work to address specific problems and build solutions efficiently, which can be helpful for people seeking focused support for defined issues.

Humanistic approaches center on the whole person, fostering self-awareness, personal growth, and a respectful therapeutic relationship. This style supports exploration of values, meaning, and life changes and can be useful when people are navigating transitions or seeking greater self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Brenda collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape a treatment path that feels practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and for receiving care from home or elsewhere. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy lives, and access licensed professionals without travel barriers.