Kristen Blackman

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families. I have worked extensively with children ages 3-14, helping them navigate emotional, behavioral, developmental, and family-related challenges. A significant portion of my work has been with neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD, autism and other unique developmental needs.

I am especially passionate about helping parents navigate the unique challenges of raising children with special needs. Parenting a child with developmental, behavioral, or emotional differences can be overwhelming, and I work alongside families to provide support, practical tools, and advocacy.

In addition to my work with children and families. I have experience supporting individuals and couples through infertility, adoption, and the complex emotions that can accompany these journeys. I am committed to helping clients build on their strengths and create meaningful, lasting change.

My approach is warm, welcoming, and open-minded. I am a therapist who believes there is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy. I tailor my work to meet the needs of my clients. My approach is grounded in listening, empathy, and building strong therapeutic relationships.

It is worth noting that I do have experience in DIR Floor time therapy (Developmental, Individualize-differences, and Relationship-based model), Attachment Based Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care.

During our first session, my primary goal is to get to know you and understand what brings you to therapy. I will take this opportunity to gather background information so that I am in a better position to provide support. While I will ask a lot of questions, there is no pressure to share more than you feel comfortable with. This will also serve as an opportunity to get to know me and see if I am a good fit for your needs.