ABOUT JANEL BLAKE
Janel has worked with children and families in various roles in school and therapeutic settings. Her work on Child Study Teams, as a Mental Health Clinician, Elementary School Counselor, and Anti-Bullying Specialist, has helped her understand children and their daily challenges, including coping with significant changes due to divorce and loss. She also has extensive experience working with children with ADHD, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, school avoidance, and behavioral challenges, using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Positive Psychology, Family Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Art Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy.
JANEL BLAKE’S APPROACH TO THERAPY
I bring a calm and nurturing approach to help youth and their families navigate life’s challenges. Helping children involves working closely with families by providing psychoeducation, parent coaching, and developing effective behavioral strategies.
Individual sessions with children and adolescents are geared toward decreasing symptoms, improving emotional regulation, and increasing the child’s self-awareness and self-worth. I believe in teaching children concrete strategies to build their confidence and skills needed to manage their emotions and deepen their self-reliance in problem solving.
I am drawn to the resilient nature of youth and believe in their innate ability to grow, heal and thrive. Together, we have the power to create positive changes, equipping your child with the essential tools to navigate life’s ups and downs.
EDUCATION
- Master of Social Work degree – New York University
- Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology – Northeastern University
CREDENTIALS
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
