Dr. Blake Klinsky

Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Blake Klinsky’s therapeutic style emphasizes a relational approach. The connection and rapport that she builds with her clients is vital to the therapeutic dynamic. Her style tends to draw from various therapeutic modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through a client-centered and empathetic approach, Dr. Klinsky partners with individuals to improve self-understanding, navigate life’s challenges, and empower them to live a more fulfilled life.

Dr. Klinsky aspires to create meaningful and safe environments for clients, where they feel supported, validated, and heard. She is authentic, open-minded, non judgmental, and curious. Dr. Klinsky works to identify treatment goals and helps guide clients to live a life that is in alignment with their values.

Dr. Klinsky has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of clinical settings, including: a residential facility, a private neuropsychological practice, a group practice, and a community mental health center. She has experience providing individual, family, couples, and group therapy. Dr. Klinsky has supervised undergraduate and graduate students.

Dr. Klinsky earned her Doctor of Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Dr. Klinsky is a native of Chicago’s North Shore suburbs. In her free time, she enjoys going for long walks, reading, listening to podcasts, trying new restaurants, playing with her dogs, and spending time with family and friends.

Areas of Expertise
  • Academic challenges
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Depression
  • Family challenges
  • Human sexuality
  • Life transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship / marital challenges
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Stress management
  • Trauma