Kelly A. Blasko Ph.D.

COUPLES THERAPY Each of us deserves to have a healthy, fulfilling, and loving intimate relationship. Unfortunately, you may be struggling in your relationship and have doubts about its future. You may be experiencing constant arguments, periods of the silent treatment or ongoing tension because important topics are not being discussed to avoid conflict. You may be concerned that you or your partner are struggling with challenges like depression, anxiety or ADHD. I work with couples in all stages of relationships: dating, engaged, early marriage, new parents, mid-life and empty nesters. I begin the couples therapy process with a thorough assessment of the strengths and challenges in your relationship like current or past hurts, betrayals, and unresolved day-to-day frustrations. I have expertise in working with couples where one or both of you have (or suspect you have) ADHD and offer an ADHD-specific couples assessment. I know that any type of therapy can be difficult. I am here to help you on your journey towards a healthy and fulfilling relationship. I have had the joy in witnessing the profound healing that people can do individually and as a couple. Reach out and schedule your first appointment so your relationship can begin to heal and grow. NEXT STEPS: I will send you intake paperwork that takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. In the beginning of couples therapy I meet with you and your partner together for a first session. Then I meet with each of you individually. This helps me understand your needs so I can create a treatment plan that works the best for both of you. I find that in these initial meetings can be helpful because many couples really learn a lot about their relationship including things that they haven't thought about in a while. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY Individual therapy is important and often a good starting point for healing. You may be experiencing symptoms that are making it hard to cope from day-to-day. You may be in a stressful situation at home or work and can’t quite find your balance. We can work together to understand what is causing your pain and to develop coping strategies to move you towards a more fulfilling life. NEXT STEPS: I will send you intake paperwork that takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. The individual therapy begins when I meet with you to conduct a thorough evaluation of your current symptoms and struggles, past challenges or traumas, family history needs and strengths you have. I will create a treatment plan based on evidence-based practices that meets the your needs. ADULT ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) SCREENING/ASSESSMENT If you suspect you or your loved one has ADHD I offer Adult ADHD assessments with a final report to provide to your prescriber. I offer a unique ADHD-specific couples assessment to help you and your partner identify and tackle specific behaviors that have resulted in many hurts and conflicts. This has been life changing for many couples I have worked with. Credentials: - Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, 2008 - M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Appalachian State University, 2003 - ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider Special populations: Military/Veteran, LGBTQ+, Couples struggling with ADHD behaviors