New Haven & Stratford
Counseling & Clinical Supervision
Depression & Anxiety
Anxiety and Depression are emotions that many of us have experienced at one time another. In session we can process your thoughts and feelings which can bring relief and lead to improved emotional states.
Trauma & PTSD
Anyone can experience a traumatic event and many of us have already. This includes Racial Trauma, Community Trauma, Micro-aggressions and other discrimination based traumas. Anxiety, flashbacks, panic attacks, painful memories and images are often triggered because of the exposure to trauma. In session clients are educated about the impact of trauma on the brain and body. Clients are given the treatment and tools to heal, recover, and live the best life possible.
Insurance Billing
This private practice is individual owned and operated by Dr. Blackwell. He is not affiliated with or employed by any of the trending online nationwide therapy agencies. Therefore, he submits insurance billing claims directly to insurance companies and not through any of the online therapy agencies.
Clinical Supervision
Dr. Blackwell offers clinical supervision to qualified candidates looking to fulfill licensure requirements. He also provides clinical consultation for other licensed behavioral health practitioners that seek consultation on cases and other challenges that arise in behavioral health settings.
About Dr. Blackwell
Dr. Blackwell is an African American, Doctor of Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and U.S. Veteran who has been a treatment provider in the mental health and addiction treatment profession for over 25 years.
The majority of his experience is comprised from his work in the communities of New Haven, Bridgeport, Norwalk and Waterbury.
In addition, Dr. Blackwell has been providing clinical supervision to licensed behavioral health practitioners and licensure candidates for over a decade. His former supervisees have gone on to make significant contributions to the Social Work profession both in Connecticut and abroad.