Dr. Blandina Rose-willis, LPC

Dr. Blandina Rose-willis uses a client-centered approach to guide people through work on thoughts and everyday habits. She emphasizes listening first and helps people name what matters to them. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at small changes that add up over time.

She began counseling people leaving prison and recovering from addiction, helping with job skills and rebuilding self-esteem. Later she worked in university and community college settings, assisting students and community members with career choices, housing instability, and the stress of single parenthood. These roles shaped her focus on realistic problem solving and life skills.

After completing a PhD, she moved into administration where she supervised staff, taught communication, and modeled practical ways to solve problems. That experience broadened her view of how systems affect individual well-being and how to coach others toward clearer choices. She also led group programs and workshops, with group work remaining a professional strength.

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and client-centered values. She uses these approaches to help people manage anxiety, depression, ADHD challenges, relationship strain, career questions, grief, and anger. She frames change as a process and works with each person to find doable steps.

Dr. Rose-willis holds an LPC credential and brings three years of clinical experience in counseling roles. She works in Michigan and offers services in English, and she accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How her approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and unconditional positive regard, which means the therapist reflects what is said and helps people clarify their goals and values. This approach supports gentle exploration of thoughts and everyday habits and helps people feel heard while they try new behaviors.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to see what helps reduce anxiety, depression, or stress-related problems.

Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without harsh judgment. It can help with stress, anger, and staying present when making decisions about work, relationships, or health.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match goals, comfort level, and day-to-day routines. That choice can shift over time as needs change.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family life, school, or work and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins and flexible scheduling to support steady progress on thoughts and everyday habits.