Working with Blake, M.A., LPC-MHSP
Therapy promotes positive change and healing.
I’ve spent the past six+ years working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on various issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, relational issues, academic problems, spirituality, unwanted sexual behaviors, sexual identity, and grief.
Believing that true healing comes from genuine relationships and accountability with others, I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment for all my clients as they work toward the change and restoration they desire.
With trust and connection as the foundation, I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness skills in my practice.
I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults as they navigate various challenges, life transitions, and adjustments. I also work with clients experiencing relational/connection issues and facilitate a weekly men’s process group for unwanted sexual behaviors.
Seeing lives change for the better is my reward as a therapist.
About Blake
I am a born and raised Chattanoogan. I received my B.A. in Psychology from Lee University in 2014 and my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University in 2016.
Before creating Bridges, LLC in 2020, I worked in community mental health serving the opportunity zone schools of Hamilton County as a part-time staff counselor at the Lee University Counseling Center and in private practice at Roots Counseling Center. I also served as the part-time counseling coordinator at Chattanooga Preparatory School from 2020-2022.
In my free time, I enjoy cooking, drinking coffee, running, weight lifting, disc golf, video games, podcasts, finding new restaurants, and spending time with my wife and one-year-old daughter.