I am a master’s-level student of social work at George Mason University and am under the supervision of Charlene Van Nest, LCSW-C, offering services to the adolescent and adult populations. I utilize a strengths-based and person centered approach to all the work I do with my clients to help promote their healing throughout the therapeutic process. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment for everyone. I pull from multiple therapeutic modalities including solution focused, family systems, attachment, motivational interviewing, CBT, and narrative therapy.
Professional Experience
I have my Bachelors of Science in Psychology from BYU-Idaho. After graduating with my undergrad I worked with adults diagnosed with various development disabilities as a service coordinator in Idaho. This position helped solidify my passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma, specifically sexual trauma. I then transitioned into working in Child Welfare in Utah, and later Maryland, where I worked with highly traumatized children, teens, and families during crisis and transition. There I learned the importance of building a trusting and positive therapeutic relationship with each of my clients to help them grow. I have worked with clients to help process complex trauma, particularly sexual trauma and religious trauma, physical abuse, emotional and physical neglect, anxiety, depression,
family separation, and grief.
I am an LGBTQIA+ ally.
Life Outside the Office
I currently live with my sister in Virginia and am frequently found visiting family in Maryland. I love reading, baking, and spending time at the beach. I’m a big sports fan, both playing and watching, and one day hope to visit all the professional baseball and hockey arena’s throughout Canada and the USA with my dad and sister.
Blake started her ten-month practicum at Waypoint this fall. She works in the Severna Park location and provides telehealth services. She is an out-of-network provider, but you can inquire about services at a reduced rate.