Hello, I’m Thomas!
My pronouns are he/him/his
My goal is to create an environment centered around helping you heal from your past. One that is safe and affirming and always free of judgment. I understand the importance of connection and will always prioritize you in every step of your journey.
Thomas Blake, MA, LMFT
Thomas Blake (he/him/his) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, holding licenses in California and New Jersey (CA136903, NJ37FI00216300) working with adolescents and adults of all ages. Thomas is trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), MDMA/Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Psychedelic Integration/Harm Reduction which he integrates into his process as a psychotherapist practicing through a Humanistic-Existential lens.
In addition to his work in private practice, Thomas received his clinical training from The LGBTQ Center in Orange County, California and dedicates his time in working as a crisis consultant to The Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention service supporting LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24.
Thomas passionately works with trauma survivors suffering from complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). As a trauma therapist, Thomas confidently navigates a wide range of presenting issues while working to minimize distress in the lives of his clients in an effort to help them regain stability. Additionally, Thomas specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community, their families, and allies creating a safe and affirmative space throughout the therapeutic process.
Thomas currently facilitates various LGBTQ+ process groups and multiple trauma survivor groups.
Thomas Blake, MA, LMFT currently provides therapeutic services in person in Red Bank, NJ and via telehealth, enabling him to provide support to any client within the states of California and New Jersey.
Education
EMDR Center of Southern California (ECSC)
IFS Institute: Level III
Fluence; Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration Certification
Fluence: Ethics & Equity in Psilocybin
Fluence: Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Certification
MAPS/Lykos: MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy Certification
Fluence: Mindfulness in Psychedelics
Pepperdine University, MA, Clinical Psychology; Emphasis in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care
Seattle University, BA, Psychology
Parson’s School of Design
Clinical Training and Experience
The Institute of Integrative Mental Health: Advisory Board Member
SĀFTY: Supportive Allies For Trans Youth: Advisory Board Member
Sunstone Therapies: Consulting Therapist, Psychedelic Clinical Trials
Thomas Blake Therapy; Founder / Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Greenhouse Therapy Center; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
The Trevor Project; Digital Crisis Services, On- Call Crisis Consultant
LGBTQ Center of Orange County, California; Clinical Training
