Blake Barber

My communication style

I express myself calmly and compassionately to offer comfort and a safe space to face any avoided feelings and difficult experiences with support and nonjudgmental acceptance. If you are comfortable with cursing, I may also use the odd swear word, which may best express an emotion at the time.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been naturally inclined to be a good listener, offer comfort and support, and help others solve whatever problems they face. Like most people, I have also experienced challenging times and was thankful for a therapist to help me through them. I then sought out the training and experience to help others in a way that I felt helped.

My goals for you

Therapy is not just a safe place to vent; it is also a place to do some soul-seeking and commit to personal changes that are within our control. We will first develop insight into what may be causing or perpetuating any presenting problem and then set some achievable and measurable goals to track progress and maintain motivation.

Our first session

In our first session, we will first get to know one another, develop an understanding of the presenting problem and any contributing factors, and decide together on an approach that you are comfortable and confident in pursuing together.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic