Dawn Blake, LCSW — Therapist in Maine

Hi there, I'm Dawn!

I take a relaxed approach to therapy, meeting you where you are. I use a wide variety of methods - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based / Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapy - with an eclectic style, using what I have at my disposal.

My focus

I work well with a variety of ages and populations, from children to the elderly, to those struggling with co-occurring disorders and life changes, anxiety, and schizophrenia. All are welcome.

My approach

My approach varies to the needs of my clients, but I prefer to use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as Strengths-based / Solution-focused. Clients present with different needs, so the treatment can't be 'one size fits all'.

My communication style

I cultivate sessions based on the client, meeting you where you're at and matching my tone to what you're most comfortable with to produce meaningful conversation. My sessions are judgment-free, and I want you as comfortable as possible to help you move forward.

My journey to mental healthcare

Originally, I saw myself in the criminal justice field, but I decided to branch off into mental health instead, which eventually led me to enter the field of Social Work and become a clinician. I enjoy talking to people and helping them realize their own potential, even if they can't see it yet.

My goals for you

I ask the client what they want to get out of sessions, and what they'd like to work on - therapy is their time, and they have the most knowledge of what they want to accomplish.

Our first session

A relaxed atmosphere where the clients are more than welcome to ask questions, and we get to know each other for potential sessions to follow.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Sex-Positive/Kink

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of New England.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Dawn Blake