About
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- DBT skills
- Narrative techniques
About Blakely
Blakely Adams is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in Kansas with 12 years of social work experience. She focuses on everyday struggles adults face at home, including parenting stress, relationship and family problems, anxiety, depression, and identity-related concerns. Sessions are framed around practical steps and personal strengths rather than clinical jargon.
Blakely draws on a solution-focused stance to help people identify what already works for them and build on it. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete skills for managing strong emotions and impulsivity. Narrative therapy tools are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to rewrite those that feel limiting.
She often helps clients who are navigating coming out, gender questions, or LGBTQ concerns, and supports those dealing with grief, addiction, caregiving stress, or career pressures. Blakely pays attention to family of origin patterns and communication problems that can make everyday life harder.
Sessions emphasize short-term goals and clear next steps. Clients can expect practical strategies, skill practice, and time to reflect on values and strengths. The work is collaborative - the client’s priorities guide what follows.
Blakely’s background in social work informs a focus on real-world solutions and coping tools. She encourages steady progress through small, manageable changes and supports clients who need help balancing parenting, work, and personal recovery.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Blakely commonly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and solution-focused work in session. DBT skills focus on managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions through concrete practices like grounding, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. This is useful for anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and relationship strain.Solution-focused work centers on defining small, achievable goals and building on what already helps. It suits parenting stress, caregiving strain, career bumps, and short-term problem solving. Narrative techniques help clients examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves, which can be helpful for identity questions, body image, and family of origin issues.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals and try methods that fit those needs. Over a few sessions they review what works and adjust the plan together rather than assuming a single method from the start.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping work or family travel from interrupting continuity of care. Because the exact session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Many people find it easier to keep regular appointments when sessions can be scheduled around parenting, work breaks, or caregiving duties.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, identity and family-related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skills-based, using solution-focused work, DBT skills, and narrative techniques to set short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of social work experience supporting adults with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LSCSW licensed in Kansas and practices with that credential.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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