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Marcia Blake, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Marcia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Marcia. View 28 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan and Texas

Recent reviews

She is very personable and really listens.

Reviewed February 2023

So far, I’ve really enjoyed working with Marcia Blake!

Reviewed February 2023

More about Marcia

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience helping people navigate the difficult seasons of life. I have experience in group and individual counseling in residential, community mental health, and private practice settings. I place a high value on rapport building and strongly believe that each client is an expert on themselves. I have a wide range of skills helping adolescents and adults with issues such as depression, bipolar, generalized anxiety, grief and loss, borderline personality disorder, trauma, school related issues, adjustment and substance use disorders.

I use an eclectic approach that includes CBT, DBT, solution-focused, strengths-based, and motivational interviewing strategies. These approaches can be complemented with creative techniques such as using poetry, journaling, music, and art!

My approach involves expanding your self-awareness, unraveling those negative core beliefs that shape your worldview and influence your mental health. Together, we'll embark on a journey to understand your history, identify triggers, and develop practices that pave the way for a better version of yourself. Reach out today to get started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue Abandonment Codependency Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Marcia Blake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225361231.

  • LPC · Michigan · 6401011350 · Expires September 2025
  • LPC · Texas · 91316 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Marcia Blake

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

28 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Anxiety Listens Understanding Understands Helped Recommend Thank you Healing Helping

She is very personable and really listens.

Reviewed February 2023

So far, I’ve really enjoyed working with Marcia Blake!

Reviewed February 2023

Dr. Boatman is by far the most personable therapist I’ve ever worked with. She listens attentively and offers effective strategies that help me navigate my concerns. Since working with her, I’ve seen improvements in my anxiety level and overall quality of life. I highly recommend Dr. Boatman to those seeking therapeutic help!

Reviewed December 2022

Great

Reviewed December 2022

Dr. Boatman is a wonderful therapist, and I very much enjoy working with her. She is compassionate and insightful, and has tangible strategies to offer to help me reduce my anxiety.

Reviewed November 2022

I have been working with Dr. Boatman for about a year now and she has given me so many tools and insights to help me deal with my anxiety. She is caring and knowledgeable and her positive and practical approach were just what I needed. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Boatman has helped me alot, i’m more aware of my triggers & growing for sure. I’m Asian American and regardless of my culture/background difference, Dr. Boatman would listen, empathize, teach me, and be supportive. I feel like i’m learning to be kinder to myself, reparent myself, and grow & Dr. Boatman is my guide.

Reviewed November 2022

I’ve been with Marcia for about a month now and I love how she’s been my outlet. Normally I would stuff my problems down or over share but I’m so glad I can express myself with someone who is positive, understanding and gentle. Marcia celebrates my wins and empathizes with me during my lows. I have access to helpful information and worksheets to help keep me on track and reach my goals and a great therapist to keep me accountable.

Reviewed September 2022

She does a really good job at helping with my anxiety and has great ideas of how I should stick to a work routine. She understands that I need emotional support and knows how to calm me down. Dr. Boatman is very professional because she Let's me talk first and then I'll let her give me more guidance on what to do in stressful situations in my life. I've learned that if I get to overwhelmed or stressed, to go work on something else that calms me down.

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Boatman is a great person to talk to. She listens well and has offered many wowing insights into my feelings. I found myself latching onto these insights and noticed an improvement in my mindset in a short amount of time as a result.

Reviewed August 2022

Great person she has helped me see through some tough times

Reviewed July 2022

Dr Boatman has completely changed the way I view things in my life. And she makes me feel so comfortable and supported during our sessions.

Reviewed July 2022

She’s the best. Important part of my life

Reviewed July 2022

Excellent collaborator towards my overall well-being

Reviewed July 2022

Dr. Boatman breaksdown everything, gives me useful exercises and walks my through growing my self-worth, calming my anxieties, self validation, etc.

Reviewed July 2022

I kook forward to our sessions. I think Dr Boatman understands my struggles and helps to move through my issues as well as not undermine my success

Reviewed June 2022

She is very good at listening and helping deal with our emotions.

Reviewed May 2022

Dr. Boatman greatly understands communicating and timeliness. When I had questions and signs of fisted. She made it known that I mattered and that I was hard. Thank you for being willing to work with me and listen guide me back to being me.

Reviewed May 2022

i like her she’s rlly cool

Reviewed April 2022

Dr. Boatman is extremely knowledgeable and provides ample guides and worksheets to help work through specific issues. I really appreciate her straight-forward and kind approach.

Reviewed April 2022

She doesn't really know it, but she saved my life. She's been a crucial part in my healing after the loss of a long term relationship. Undoing years of horrible cannibalistic inner dialogue about myself is taking its time but I can tell that I'm healing and feeling better. I feel more hopeful and more in control about my life. She's so understanding and nonjudgmental. She's amazing, I can't recommend her enough.

Reviewed March 2022

Dr. Boatman listens to you but also offers kind and thoughtful insights at the right moment. She is a gem!

Reviewed February 2022

Dr. Boatman helps me make sense of what I’m thinking and saying even if it doesn’t always make sense even as I’m saying it. She gives me a lot of insight into my conscious and unconscious thoughts and the tools to sift through the true and untrue thoughts.

Reviewed February 2022

I've been working with Dr. Boatman for 6 months now, I have so much going on and she really helps me break things down to see and think clearly. It's a process but I feel so much better, and am so grateful for our conversations and the tools and resources she provides so I can make real change in my thoughts. She's so kind, understanding, wise, and generous with her time. I feel so much lighter after each session. She's helped me be a better person, a better partner, a better family member. Thank you!!

Reviewed January 2022

I have only had 2 sessions with Dr. Boatman and I already feel better. She is incredibly effective and efficient at getting to the source of my concerns and is extremely understanding and professional.

Reviewed January 2022

I feel that Dr Boatman really understands me and my situation and I’m confident that she will help me to overcome my anxiety and stress really soon.

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Boatman is a great listener. She is also good with offering tools for reflection and success.

Reviewed September 2021

It has been only 2 sessions, but I do feel that she is listening, but I have so much going on, so I will be a challenge. Thank you Marcia :)

Reviewed September 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Marcia Blake offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Marcia Blake works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Marcia Blake speak?

Marcia Blake speaks English.

How many years of experience does Marcia Blake have?

Marcia Blake has 15 years of experience.

Where is Marcia Blake licensed to practice?

Marcia Blake is licensed to practice in Michigan and Texas.

Does Marcia Blake accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Marcia Blake does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Marcia Blake offer?

Marcia Blake offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Marcia Blake?

Marcia Blake can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Marcia Blake?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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