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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience helping people navigate the difficult seasons of life. I have experience in group and individual counseling in residential, community mental health, and private practice settings. I place a high value on rapport building and strongly believe that each client is an expert on themselves. I have a wide range of skills helping adolescents and adults with issues such as depression, bipolar, generalized anxiety, grief and loss, borderline personality disorder, trauma, school related issues, adjustment and substance use disorders.
I use an eclectic approach that includes CBT, DBT, solution-focused, strengths-based, and motivational interviewing strategies. These approaches can be complemented with creative techniques such as using poetry, journaling, music, and art!
My approach involves expanding your self-awareness, unraveling those negative core beliefs that shape your worldview and influence your mental health. Together, we'll embark on a journey to understand your history, identify triggers, and develop practices that pave the way for a better version of yourself. Reach out today to get started!
Professional experience
15yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Codependency, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marcia Blake. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is very personable and really listens.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Marcia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
So far, I’ve really enjoyed working with Marcia Blake!
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Marcia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Boatman is by far the most personable therapist I’ve ever worked with. She listens attentively and offers effective strategies that help me navigate my concerns. Since working with her, I’ve seen improvements in my anxiety level and overall quality of life. I highly recommend Dr. Boatman to those seeking therapeutic help!
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Great
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Boatman is a wonderful therapist, and I very much enjoy working with her. She is compassionate and insightful, and has tangible strategies to offer to help me reduce my anxiety.
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and anger management
I have been working with Dr. Boatman for about a year now and she has given me so many tools and insights to help me deal with my anxiety. She is caring and knowledgeable and her positive and practical approach were just what I needed. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Boatman has helped me alot, i’m more aware of my triggers & growing for sure. I’m Asian American and regardless of my culture/background difference, Dr. Boatman would listen, empathize, teach me, and be supportive. I feel like i’m learning to be kinder to myself, reparent myself, and grow & Dr. Boatman is my guide.
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve been with Marcia for about a month now and I love how she’s been my outlet. Normally I would stuff my problems down or over share but I’m so glad I can express myself with someone who is positive, understanding and gentle. Marcia celebrates my wins and empathizes with me during my lows. I have access to helpful information and worksheets to help keep me on track and reach my goals and a great therapist to keep me accountable.
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She does a really good job at helping with my anxiety and has great ideas of how I should stick to a work routine.
She understands that I need emotional support and knows how to calm me down.
Dr. Boatman is very professional because she Let's me talk first and then I'll let her give me more guidance on what to do in stressful situations in my life.
I've learned that if I get to overwhelmed or stressed, to go work on something else that calms me down.
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Boatman is a great person to talk to. She listens well and has offered many wowing insights into my feelings. I found myself latching onto these insights and noticed an improvement in my mindset in a short amount of time as a result.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Great person she has helped me see through some tough times
Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr Boatman has completely changed the way I view things in my life. And she makes me feel so comfortable and supported during our sessions.
Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Excellent collaborator towards my overall well-being
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I kook forward to our sessions. I think Dr Boatman understands my struggles and helps to move through my issues as well as not undermine my success
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
She is very good at listening and helping deal with our emotions.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Boatman greatly understands communicating and timeliness. When I had questions and signs of fisted. She made it known that I mattered and that I was hard. Thank you for being willing to work with me and listen guide me back to being me.
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
i like her she’s rlly cool
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, and anger management
Dr. Boatman is extremely knowledgeable and provides ample guides and worksheets to help work through specific issues. I really appreciate her straight-forward and kind approach.
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She doesn't really know it, but she saved my life. She's been a crucial part in my healing after the loss of a long term relationship. Undoing years of horrible cannibalistic inner dialogue about myself is taking its time but I can tell that I'm healing and feeling better. I feel more hopeful and more in control about my life. She's so understanding and nonjudgmental. She's amazing, I can't recommend her enough.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and parenting issues
Dr. Boatman listens to you but also offers kind and thoughtful insights at the right moment. She is a gem!
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Boatman helps me make sense of what I’m thinking and saying even if it doesn’t always make sense even as I’m saying it. She gives me a lot of insight into my conscious and unconscious thoughts and the tools to sift through the true and untrue thoughts.
Written on Feb 12, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I've been working with Dr. Boatman for 6 months now, I have so much going on and she really helps me break things down to see and think clearly. It's a process but I feel so much better, and am so grateful for our conversations and the tools and resources she provides so I can make real change in my thoughts.
She's so kind, understanding, wise, and generous with her time. I feel so much lighter after each session. She's helped me be a better person, a better partner, a better family member. Thank you!!
Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties
I have only had 2 sessions with Dr. Boatman and I already feel better. She is incredibly effective and efficient at getting to the source of my concerns and is extremely understanding and professional.
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel that Dr Boatman really understands me and my situation and I’m confident that she will help me to overcome my anxiety and stress really soon.
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Marcia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Boatman is a great listener. She is also good with offering tools for reflection and success.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Marcia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
It has been only 2 sessions, but I do feel that she is listening, but I have so much going on, so I will be a challenge. Thank you Marcia :)
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Marcia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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