Gretchen Blevins

Gretchen Blevins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people who struggle with attention and focus related to ADHD and those feeling isolated or lonely. Her style is warm and respectful, aimed at making the first step feel safer for whoever reaches out.

Gretchen approaches each person as an individual. She listens first, then works with clients to shape a plan that fits their goals and life. Conversations are adapted to what a person needs in the moment, whether that means practical coping strategies or space to talk through painful experiences.

She uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the person’s perspective central and to build a trusting working relationship. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and create manageable behavior changes. For people affected by traumatic experiences, she offers Trauma-Focused Therapy to address how past events continue to affect daily life.

Gretchen has over a decade of experience in clinical settings where she supported people through family conflict, grief, and life transitions like separation or divorce. She emphasizes clear communication and practical steps that fit into everyday life. She encourages people to bring their real concerns into sessions and to move at a pace they can tolerate.

Her practice favors straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. If someone is considering therapy, she asks them to describe what they hope to change and then together they set achievable goals and next steps.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Gretchen uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person’s perspective and to build a dependable working relationship. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and shaping sessions around what matters most to the client, which can work well in remote conversations.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small, practical behavior changes. CBT lends itself to clear, task-oriented goals and homework that people can practice between sessions, whether meeting in person or online.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gretchen will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that suit the issue and the person’s comfort level. She adjusts the pace and tools as needed so work feels manageable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help many people maintain regular progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.