she/her
Kate Blake
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Authentic, Calming, Empowering, Engaging, Warm
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Experienced with
BIPOC, First responders, Students
Years of Experience
9+
I believe in the importance of understanding and addressing the impact of inequity and intersectionality on mental health.
License number
#93792
Therapy style
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over eight years of experience providing therapy for adults and couples. I specialize in helping people recover from trauma and have been trained in a variety of techniques including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing through EMDRIA. I also specialize in working with young adults as they navigate challenging life transitions.
I believe in a collaborative and client-centered approach to therapy that focuses on your goals for your healing and well-being. I employ a strengths-based approach that encourages you to access the abilities and resources you have to promote healing. I believe in the importance of understanding and addressing the impact of inequity and intersectionality on mental health. I enjoy helping couples and families improve their communication and interactions with one another. I look forward to the opportunity to partner with you to achieve your goals for your mental health.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MSW - Social Work, Rutgers University
Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy rock climbing, hikes with my dog, reading, and traveling.