Blake Kerr
Over human history, people have mostly lived in close-knit communities. This has eroded with the advances in transportation and technology. Most people have lost much of the social support our forebearers enjoyed.
Having had various training in many different therapies I am well versed in tailoring a plan to a patient, rather than tailoring a patient to a plan.
Mental Health Professionals have taken on this role in their respective communities and are an excellent resource for you to realize your strengths and improve your well-being. When your car breaks down you take it to a mechanic. When your tooth hurts you see a dentist. When your mental health can use a “tune-up,” see a Mental Health Professional!
First session
Our first session will be an exploration of what is motivating you in receiving outside help from your, or lack of, a support system to assist you in problem solving issues that are preventing you from living your best life.
Strengths
Depends entirely on who the patient is. My style for a 15-year-old Asian female would be different than that of a 70-year-old Hispanic male. My "ideal client" would be a patient who is ready to be honest about what motivates their decision-making process.
Ideal clients
Anxiety Borderline Personality Disorder Gender IdentityLGBTQIA+ Personality Disorders Depression Alzheimer's Career Counseling Antisocial Personality Bipolar Disorder Coping Skills DivorceDual Diagnosis Grief Life Coaching Life Transitions Legal Stress Panic Attacks Schizophrenia Self-Harming Sex Positive Sexual Abuse Sexual Orientation Spirituality Stress Substance Use Suicidal Ideation Mood Disorders Thought Disorders Transgender Issues Trauma and PTSD
Treatment methods
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have found that this form of therapy is a good gateway to more intensive therapeutic approaches, which I am also well trained in.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
This is a great approach if you only need help with a few stressors.
Location
Virtual sessions