Katie Adolph-Blake

I am a calm, welcoming social worker that strives to create a space for all of my clients to find their true selves and create a life that works best for them

I graduated with my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Akron in 2011 specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and interpersonal relationships. Since that time I have worked in a variety of fields including community mental health services, foster care and adoption and in the schools. I am currently in my 5th year as a School Social Worker, where I service students Kindergarten through 12th grade. Starr Commonwealth Children of Trauma and Resilience Certification, a TRAILs School Partner that supports students with anxiety and depression, and IRRP Certified in Restorative Practices. I am experienced in Individual Education Plans, 504s as well as School Positive Behavior Intervention Plans to best support students with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and a variety of medical and behavioral needs.

In our work together, I aim to understand how you experience and interact with the world so that I can best support you through any number of concerns or transitions. Our work together will be a collaborative process — I trust you to make decisions that are best for you, but I will challenge you with insight, guidance, and practical skills that support daily life. With a focus on clear goals and steady progress. I can provide coping tools that help you manage stress, improve focus, and create healthier routines. I will guide you through challenges related to relationships, identity, family conflict, and emotional regulation. I use a strengths based, client centered, solution focused approach to create a safe place for healing and resolution.

I understand that life as a caregiver, teacher, parent and/or student can be overwhelming. Let’s work together to create the life you envision. In your first session, you can expect to learn more about my style and to "see" for yourself if I am the right fit for you.