“Blake combines relaxation techniques with an analysis of your thinking patterns to help you gain control of symptoms and find stability”
Blake’s Story
Blake received his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Vermont. Working at the University of Vermont’s Mind Body Medicine Clinic, Blake developed a therapeutic approach structured around cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Blake then used this approach while working at a drug rehabilitation clinic in Vermont, where he gained a broader understanding of the effects of trauma on behavior.
Therapy in Pittsburgh
Blake moved to Pittsburgh in 2015 and joined a community non-profit with a focus on trauma-informed care. He worked with children in foster care, as well as families, teens and adults from the community. Seeing a need for trauma-focused therapy in schools, Blake began working exclusively in an elementary school in Duquesne, PA. During this time Blake became a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania.
Find relief
Holding onto trauma, anxiety, and stress can feel shameful and overwhelming. It does not have to be. Blake provides a place for you to share, and grow in a safe and comfortable setting. Although the impacts are life long, healing through therapy can take time, as it should. Your well-being is worth that time and Blake understands this. He never rushes clients to meet goals or expectations. Blake is invested in working with you to develop skills and thought patterns that will serve you for the rest of your life.