Dr. Blandina Rose-willis , LPC

Dr. Blandina Rose-willis brings a long arc of hands-on counseling experience working with people often facing significant life barriers. Early in her career she supported ex-offenders and individuals recovering from addiction with practical job-seeking skills, workplace functioning, and rebuilding self-esteem. She later worked in university counseling where she helped students navigate academic struggles and reconsider career directions, and in community college settings where challenges ranged from homelessness and prostitution to post-war trauma, single parenthood, and feelings of worthlessness.

Despite heavy caseloads and periods of burnout, she found measurable success helping clients move forward and develop new life skills. After completing her PhD, she transitioned into administrative roles using her counseling background to supervise staff, teach effective communication, and solve organizational problems. Throughout every role, listening remained her primary clinical strength and a foundation for client-centered care.

Dr. Rose-willis emphasizes unconditional positive regard and a belief in the healthy personality - the idea that with support and options people can find solutions and continue growing. She describes her approach as holistic, attending to the interaction of mental, physical, spiritual, and lifestyle factors. Her practice has included individual counseling, group work, diversity consulting, and community health and wellness initiatives, and she has led workshops on LGBTQ legal and social issues for educators. Dr. Rose-willis is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor.