Iris Blanchard , LPCC

Iris Blanchard is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 31 years of professional experience. She has supported people working through depression, stress and anxiety, addiction challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her background includes long-term work helping clients rebuild stability and find healthier ways to cope.

Iris approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of every client. She emphasizes practical strategies and individualized goals so therapy fits the client rather than forcing the client to fit a predetermined model. Iris sees the decision to seek change as an act of courage and offers steady support through that process.

Throughout her career she has focused on empowering clients to increase self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and pursue more fulfilling daily lives. Her work is guided by evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a commitment to meeting people where they are, adjusting pace and methods to reflect each person’s circumstances and goals.

Evidence-Based Care Delivered Remotely

Iris Blanchard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. These skills-oriented interventions teach practical tools for managing stress, improving mood, and increasing emotional resilience.

She also applies trauma-informed methods that help clients process difficult experiences and develop healthier coping strategies. For people working on addictions or motivation, Iris incorporates motivational approaches that strengthen commitment to change and support sustained recovery.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Iris collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals from wherever they are, maintain continuity of care, and choose the mode of communication that fits their life.