II have my masters in social work and practice 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 utilize multiple therapeutic modalities including solution focused, family systems, attachment, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention, and narrative therapy.
Professional Experience
I have a master’s in social work from George Mason University and 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 learnI obtained a master’s in social work from George Mason University and my Bachelors of Science in Psychology from BYU-Idaho. Prior to joining Waypoint 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 Services 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, abuse, emotional and physical neglect, anxiety, depression, OCD, family separation, and grief.
I am an LGBTQIA2S+ ally.
Life Outside the Office
I moved to Maryland a few years ago and love it. Most of my time is spent reading, baking, spending time with family, or going to the beach. I have always enjoyed sports, I grew up playing tennis and watching professional hockey. A life long goal of mine is to visit all the professional hockey arenas with my dad and sister.
Blake 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. Blake will soon take her social work exam; once she receives her license, she will be credentialed with Carefirst.