Who We Are
A Shared Philosophy of Care
Located in the heart of downtown Decatur, Thrive Center for Psychological Health was founded in 2010 by Drs. Melanie Bliss, Marni Bender, and Jaime Blandino with the vision of creating a professional home for psychologists who share a common philosophy of compassionate, evidence-based care.
While each psychologist at Thrive brings their own unique expertise, therapeutic style, and areas of specialization, we are united by a belief that meaningful therapy begins with genuine human connection. Rather than defining people by diagnoses alone, we emphasize resilience, curiosity, and each person's inherent capacity for growth, healing, and change.
Our work is grounded in enduring humanistic traditions and enriched by advances in interpersonal neurobiology, cognitive science, and evidence-based psychotherapy. Above all, we believe that lasting change grows from feeling understood, developing greater self-awareness, and discovering new ways of relating to yourself, others, and the challenges life inevitably brings.
Regardless of which psychologist you choose, you can expect a thoughtful, collaborative approach grounded in respect, curiosity, and compassion. Therapy is not something that is done to you—it is a partnership. We believe meaningful change happens through a trusting therapeutic relationship where your experiences are honored, your goals help shape the work, and your feedback is welcomed throughout the process.