Licensed to practice in Ohio and accepts 43 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Substance Misuse, Trauma and PTSD and 6 more.
Iris Blanchard
(she/her)
Clients say this provider is
About me
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) based in Ohio. In addition, I am a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and offer those in DOT related industries the opportunity to return to duty while insuring the safety of the public. I received my Master degree from Liberty University and have been working with adults, children and couples for over 31 years in various helping capacities. I help those that struggle with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, trauma and other related issues.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then move into understanding specific challenges you're facing. We will work collaboratively to identify goals. This will help me create an individualized tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. If you were provided assessment tools prior to our first session, we will take the time to review the findings.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My 20+years working in the child welfare field afford me the unique insight in working with individuals with trauma and abuse history. Additionally, my undergraduate degree and subsequent training in addiction studies allows me to offer a unique area of expertise to meet the needs of individuals with substance use disorders.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work collaboratively with individuals to discard their unconscious, inauthentic self and move to a place of empowerment and balance. I focus on the developmental effects that generational trauma, cultural/systemic oppression and environmental interactions have on the overall emotional well-being of adolescents, adults, couples as well as families.
Specialties
Top specialties
Depression
Substance Misuse
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Grief
Life Transitions
Racism
Self Esteem
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Ohio
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $90 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye Health Plan
Medical Mutual of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been trained to use CBT as one of my primary treatment modalities, focusing on how thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect feelings and actions. I incorporate within my practice a form of CBT, using DBT-informed principles. DBT stands for dialectical behavioral therapy. I have received significant amount of training in this area in which I work collaboratively with the client to help understand and accept your emotions and thoughts without judging, while simultaneously working toward positive and effective change .
5 ratings with written reviews
June 9, 2025
She is amazing and understanding challenges you to be the best version of yourself.
Verified client, age 25-34
April 30, 2025
Mrs. Iris is taking me out of my comfort zone and challenging me to put me first and have self care days. I love that and will work on a better me.
Verified client, age 35-44
April 28, 2025
Iris is great at implementing action items that make sense and are helpful in achieving the goals set forth in the treatment plan. She also does a great job at intentionally being respectful and intentional in her questions and responses. She will share about herself which helps in comfortability and authenticity.