Dr. Blandina Rose-willis

Dr. Blandina Rose-willis is a Michigan-based counselor who holds a doctoral degree and practices as a licensed professional in the state. She has three years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and concerns.

Her counseling career began supporting ex-offenders and former addicts who were seeking employment. In that role she helped clients develop job-seeking skills, address self-esteem concerns, and learn appropriate workplace behaviors.

She later worked in university counseling, applying her skills with students who struggled to complete courses or who needed to explore or change career paths. After that she moved into community college counseling where the caseload included issues such as homelessness, prostitution, post-war trauma, single parenthood, career clarification, feelings of worthlessness, and a range of self-esteem and life-stress concerns.

Despite carrying a large caseload and encountering burnout at times, Dr. Rose-willis reports successful outcomes with many clients. Following completion of her PhD she transitioned into administration, using her counseling background to supervise staff, teach, model effective communication, and assist with problem-solving across departments.

Listening is central to her approach. She emphasizes unconditional positive regard and client-centered principles, believing that with support and options most individuals will move forward, address their challenges, and develop new life skills. Her perspective is holistic - she sees mental health as interconnected with physical health, spirit, sexuality, exercise, and self-care.

When she opened her private practice she focused on diversity consulting and community health and wellness. Her small caseload included many clients experiencing depression related to marital difficulties, overwhelming life circumstances, or the need for guidance in health and diet changes. In addition to individual work she has conducted various counseling groups, and she considers group work a consistent strength.

Most recently she led a workshop for teachers on LGBTQ legal and social issues and observed opportunities to integrate more individual counseling alongside group education. Dr. Rose-willis brings a combination of practical experience, teaching and administrative skills, and a commitment to client-centered, holistic care.