"You are valuable simply because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are." - Max Lucado
J. Michele Blake, LCMHC, MBA
Has life gotten so busy that you’ve lost touch with who you are? Do you find yourself on daily repeat, going through the motions of life while feeling disconnected from yourself?
If this resonates, you’re not alone. Many teens, young adults, women navigating life transitions, couples, and parents supporting children experience times of feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. You may notice intrusive thoughts telling you that you’re not good enough, restlessness that robs you of sleep, or emotional cycles that leave you numb or on edge. Life can feel heavy, confusing, and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I am an approachable and compassionate therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting children, teens, young adults, women, couples, and families. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, ASD, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, parenting challenges, communication difficulties, relational struggles, and life transitions. I also support individuals exploring career paths and professional identity, helping them gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their work and life goals.
My focus is on guiding you to reconnect with who you truly are, embrace yourself fully, and uncover meaning, purpose, hope, and balance in everyday life. Whether you’re rebuilding your relationship with yourself, nurturing connections with others, or exploring your career and personal goals, I offer a safe and supportive space to reflect, grow, and move forward with clarity and resilience.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. I blend CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and faith integration when requested. I also incorporate elements of coaching and perspective-shifting to support practical growth and self-understanding.
In our sessions, you’ll find empathy, openness, and authentic conversation. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, reflect on patterns, gain insight, and develop coping strategies that align with your values. Healing isn’t about “fixing” it’s about coming home to yourself. Your emotions, your past, and your story deserve to be seen and understood, and my role is to walk alongside you as you create space for growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
Why Choose Therapy with Me
Expertise with children, teens, young adults, women, and couples
Experience in individual, family, couples, career, premarital counseling
Creative, evidence-based interventions using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, perspective-shifting, and coaching techniques tailored to each client
Support for self-esteem, boundary setting, life transitions, emotional regulation, and relational growth
Commitment to a safe, compassionate, collaborative therapeutic relationship
Seeking help takes courage, and you are not alone. Together, we will navigate challenges, strengthen your resilience, and create a life aligned with your authentic self. Let’s take that next step together.