- Grief and trauma
- Identity support
- Attachment patterns
About Blanche
Blanche Sumner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Montana with nine years of clinical experience. She has spent much of her career working with Indigenous people and with adolescents through transitional-age adults. Blanche focuses on grief, shame, LGBTQIA2S+ related concerns, and trauma alongside a range of other issues clients bring to sessions.
Her approach starts with helping people notice their inner experience. From there she supports steps that help regain a sense of control. She emphasizes mutual respect and meeting people emotionally where they are. Blanche aims to support each person’s stated goals and to cheer them on through progress.
Sessions are conversational and focused on practical next steps. People can expect guidance in understanding patterns like attachment, codependency, and communication struggles. She also addresses mood concerns such as depression, bipolar symptoms, anxiety, and anger in ways that connect to everyday life.
Blanche brings attention to the effects of trauma, loss, and identity-related stress. She often helps people sort through grief, adjust after separation or divorce, and manage the impact of domestic violence or substance use. Her work includes supporting better body image and healthier eating patterns when those issues come up.
Her background includes years of direct clinical work in Montana communities. That experience informs a straightforward, respectful style that values safety and steady progress. People who want clear, empathetic guidance about emotional pain and relationship patterns may find this approach helpful.
Therapeutic approaches and how they help online
Blanche uses evidence-based techniques that help people understand their thoughts, feelings, and patterns. One common focus is trauma-informed work, which helps people recognize how past harm affects reactions now and teaches coping skills to manage triggers and distress. Another frequent emphasis is on attachment and codependency-related patterns, which looks at relationship habits and supports building clearer personal boundaries and healthier communication.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Over time, the plan can be adjusted if something feels unhelpful or if priorities change.
For online work, confirm available session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into busy days, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to keep regular check-ins. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or phone-based options when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Ask about the current session options during the scheduling step so arrangements match your routine and goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Blanche address?
She focuses on grief, trauma, shame, LGBTQIA2S+ related concerns, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many related topics including codependency and body image.
What is the therapy style like?
The style is conversational and practical, with attention to internal experience and concrete steps people can use between sessions.
What background and experience does she have?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and has nine years of clinical experience, including work with Indigenous communities and with adolescents through transitional-age adults.
Where is Blanche based and licensed?
She practices in Montana and holds the LCPC credential as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Blanche?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.