Welcome! My name is Dru Bleem. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have 10+ years of experience in the counseling field. I am currently certified as a Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist and a Certified Professional Trauma Specialist. I work with ages 5 and up in person and via telehealth. Ideally, I prefer to see the children in person as I feel that I can utilize play therapy more effectively in the office. The modality I use is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which focuses on thoughts, feelings, and our behaviors. I am non traditional in the sense that I recognize not one approach to therapy works for everyone and I don't always need to be sitting in my chair to provide effective counseling. I believe movement is healing and at times you will see me move about the office and encourage movement in your life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In your first session you can expect to learn a bit more about me. This is ideally to ease any nerves you may have and to help you get an idea for my personality and if you feel as though we will be a good fit to work together. I will go over expectations, confidentiality, gather back ground information from you, and leave room for you to ask any questions you may have.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize person centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I give a lot of “homework” so that clients can learn to implement tools outside of sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength as a counselor is being able to help clients realize their true potential as well as create a safe space for clients to be heard, explore thoughts, and develop trust. Check out an interview I participated in to learn more about me and my practice: https://www.alexloveshealth.com/dru-bleem-ma-lpc
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with clients who are feeling stuck in their self growth and want to find their true potential. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers.