- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- Life purpose exploration
About Gretchen
Gretchen Blevins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and attention and focus concerns often labeled ADHD.
She helps people who are dealing with family conflict, communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Life purpose and body image are also areas she addresses in sessions. Her background includes supporting clients through difficult transitions and the aftermath of traumatic events.
Gretchen uses client-centered methods to focus on what each person brings to the room. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. For trauma-related concerns she uses trauma-focused techniques to address painful memories and reactions.
Sessions are conversational and practical. She works with clients to set clear, manageable goals and to try small changes between meetings. The approach emphasizes listening, practical skills, and checking what is and isn’t working as therapy continues.
People who are unsure what comes next after changes in work, relationships, or health may find it useful to talk through options. To start, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the work fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Gretchen uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s priorities. That approach means sessions center on the client’s perspective, and the therapist adapts questions and goals based on what the client says. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that worsen stress, anxiety, or depression; CBT sessions often include concrete exercises and between-session practice. Trauma-focused therapy targets traumatic memories and their effects, using gradual, paced techniques to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gretchen collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. She checks progress and adjusts the plan as goals evolve, so the work reflects practical problems and priorities rather than a fixed protocol.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they manage work, family, and other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and attention/focus issues often called ADHD. She also supports people with family problems, communication issues, body image, isolation, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversation and practical techniques to identify what matters to the client. Cognitive behavioral tools help spot unhelpful thinking, and trauma-focused methods address painful reactions when needed.
How much experience does she have?
Gretchen has eleven years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Virginia.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.