Misha Blaise
Hello, my name is Ashbina, however, I go by Misha. I have 4 years of experience working as a mental health counselor. During those 4 years, I gained the experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and life transitions, including those related to immigration and cultural adjustment.
During those 4 years, I gained the experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions, including those related to immigration and cultural adjustment.
As someone who understands the unique challenges that can come with navigating different cultural expectations and environments, I strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
First session
Your first session is an opportunity to connect, share your story, and explore what brings you to therapy. It’s okay to feel nervous or unsure about where to begin. We’ll work together to create a supportive space, move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and take each step of your healing journey together.
Strengths
When working with individuals, my primary focus is using a holistic approach where I look at the whole person—mind, body, and life circumstances—rather than focusing on just one issue or symptom. A holistic therapeutic approach considers how your thoughts, emotions, physical health, relationships, culture, and environment all interact and influence your well-being.
Ideal clients
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, stress, depression, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or uncertain about their next steps. As an immigrant, I also provide a culturally aware and affirming space for individuals adjusting to life in the United States. I understand the unique challenges that can come with navigating different cultural expectations, identity shifts, family dynamics, and the pressure to succeed while adapting to a new environment. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported-without having to explain or minimize your personal experiences.
Origin story
The moment I realized that becoming a mental health counselor comes from my own personal experiences. After losing my mother to cancer just one month after graduating from high school, I experienced depression and began to understand firsthand how deeply grief and emotional pain can affect us. Growing up in a Haitian and Black culture where conversations about mental health were not common, I didn’t have much understanding of what I was experiencing or how important it was to seek support. I pursued a psychology degree as an undergraduate. That’s where I learned more about mental health, I began to understand my own experiences while developing a deeper sense of compassion for what others may be going through. My internship during undergrad at a mental health facility was truly a turning point for me. It was during that experience that I knew mental health counseling was more than just a career I was interested in—it was something I genuinely wanted to dedicate my life to.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help you recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected so you can challenge unhelpful patterns of thinking and develop healthier ways to cope and reframe your negative thoughts.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT to support you in managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and building coping skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I incorporate person-centered/humanistic approach by creating a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship where you can feel heard, respected, understood, and empowered.
Psychoeducation
I use psychoeducation to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, empowering you with practical knowledge and tools to make informed, meaningful changes in your daily life.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
I use solution-focused therapy to help you build on your strengths, clarify your goals, and take practical, achievable steps toward the life you want.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- GeorgiaLicense LPC016221