Shakeya BlakeS
LPC-A
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
My focus in therapy is to help my clients improve their quality of life. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and draining and you may feel like " no one understands". You are not alone, and seeking professional help is a strength. I am here to talk to and I am more than willing to help you get your life back on track.
My professional experience is in working as a Therapeutic Support Facilitator where I provide mental health services to at risk children in public schools. I help achieve goals in areas such as education, health, and social and emotional development. I perform a variety of task, including
- Assessing
- Developing treatments plans
- Facilitating
- Implementing treatment plans
- Providing emotional support
- Responding to emergencies
I received my Bachelor of Science in Human Services from the University of Bridgeport as well as a Master's of Science in Counseling. I'm skilled in a variety of psychotherapy models including Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) as well as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) .
Membership: American Counseling Association since 2022
I truly believe that therapy can be a powerful tool for people who believe in God to improve their mental health and deepen their faith.
"Where no counsel is , the people fall : But in the multitude of counselors there is safety." - Proverbs 11:14