Dr. Michelle Blake , LCSW

Dr. Michelle Blake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and Indiana, who brings 13 years of professional clinical experience and more than 25 years working in higher education. She focuses on helping people navigate grief and loss, depression, motivation and self-esteem concerns, career challenges, and a range of relationship and intimacy issues. Her work also addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and the unique needs of LGBT clients.

Dr. Blake aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely. She partners with clients to explore life changes, coping strategies, and sources of meaning so they can move toward greater fulfillment. Recognizing that reaching out for support takes courage, she offers steady guidance as clients identify goals and take practical steps toward improved well-being.

Her background in higher education informs a thoughtful, reflective approach to therapy that values each person’s experience and strengths. Whether addressing grief, career decisions, family-of-origin concerns, or issues that emerge during midlife and later aging, Dr. Blake supports clients as they work toward clearer direction and emotional relief.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and healing

Dr. Michelle Blake draws on client-centered therapy and psychodynamic therapy to guide her online work in ways that fit each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual’s own goals and perspective - the therapist offers empathic listening and support while helping clients build confidence, self-esteem, and practical coping skills. This approach is useful for people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, or low motivation.

Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns in thoughts and relationships that developed over time and how they influence current feelings and behavior. By gently exploring these underlying patterns, the therapist and client can uncover sources of persistent anxiety, grief reactions, or difficulties with intimacy and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Blake works with each person to identify which methods and priorities fit their goals, adjusting the approach as needs evolve. Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so clients can access support from home, balance sessions with work or caregiving, and choose the communication style that feels most helpful.