I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and a national certified clinical counselor. I completed my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in marriage and family studies at Kansas State University. I have worked as a counselor for over 10 years in many settings which include, corrections, military, hospital, college, mental health agency and private practice. I have worked with all types of clients experiencing depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anger, personality disorders and substance and alcohol abuse. My desire in therapy is to see individuals, couples, and families restored and healthy in every area of their lives.
I use an integrative approach to therapy. My primary treatment approach is client-centered therapy. I find this approach beneficial because it helps to establish and maintain a strong therapeutic relationship. Additionally, I am a trained EMDR therapist, a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Specialist (CCBTS), and I utilize attachment approaches in my work with individuals, families, and couples who are experiencing distress in their interpersonal relationships.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
GA LPC Lpc011218
KS LCPC LCPC 2305
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Excellent
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Ophelia for 5 years and 4 months
Dr. Blackwell is amazing. She is teaching me how to view life from my kids perspectives and therefore I’m able to better relate and respond to them. Thank you so much!
Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with Ophelia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She is amazing. I thought this would not work and would be a big waste of time and money. I was wrong it's saving my marriage and my life.
Written on Feb 19, 2020 after therapy with Ophelia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Blackwell is absolutely phenomenal!!!! Words can't even begin to describe how great she is! Right off the bat she has been very supportive and provides logical advice in many different aspects of life. Without her I don't believe I would have been able to change my view on life as much as I already have in this short period of time. I give her the biggest heartfelt thank you as one could possibly give!!
Written on Oct 23, 2019 after therapy with Ophelia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
She's proffessional, friendly and down to earth.
Written on Oct 08, 2018 after therapy with Ophelia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Blackwell is very down to earth and caring! I feel that I have made so much progress on the issues that we have been working through.
Written on May 11, 2018 after therapy with Ophelia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem