Naomi Blake, LMHC

Naomi Blake is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Counseling, and is a Doctoral Candidate. Over her career she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs.

Her clinical experience includes supporting people with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. She has worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, grief and loss, stress, maladaptive communication, low self-esteem, substance use concerns, and related challenges. Naomi approaches care collaboratively, partnering with clients to identify needs, develop positive coping strategies, and promote overall mental health and wellness.

Naomi’s primary treatment orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a method that focuses on how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors while acknowledging the role of environment and life experience. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems approaches as appropriate. Naomi emphasizes respect, non-judgmental listening, and a client-centered stance in her work. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, which is the professional license that authorizes her to practice counseling in Florida.