Dr. Steven Blakely, CA Psychologist 20483

Dr. Steven Blakely holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the California Graduate Institute in Westwood, California, and earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. He also holds a California psychologist license - CA Psychologist 20483 - and has earned certificates in behavioral medicine and hypnosis, training he integrates into his clinical work.

Across his career he has gained hands-on experience in a variety of settings, including six years working in two different mental hospitals with inpatient psychiatric patients, twelve years conducting psychological and educational testing for children, adolescents, and adults, and twelve years supporting residents in skilled nursing and assisted living communities where depression, anxiety, worry, and grief were common concerns. This breadth of practice has informed his approach to assessment and treatment.

Dr. Blakely describes himself as a long-time seeker dedicated to ongoing learning and skill development. He emphasizes acceptance, meditation, mindfulness, inquiry work, and spiritual exploration as central tools to help patients cope with life challenges. He has compiled practical therapy homework to help people manage mood and quiet the mind, and he emphasizes present-moment awareness, acceptance, and nonjudgment as routes toward greater mood stability.