Allison “Paige” Blankenship, PhD
Pronouns: she/her/hers
I am a licensed psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I earned a Doctorate in Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology from Florida State University after attending University of Florida for my Bachelor’s Degree. I have over ten years of experience working in a variety of settings including private practices, clinics, schools, hospitals, homes, and community centers.
I provide evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of needs including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, executive functioning difficulties, social skill challenges, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. I offer Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), social skills training, and I also provide therapy services from both interpersonal and client-centered approaches. I additionally specialize in working with families whose children exhibit challenging and disruptive behaviors. I provide parenting sessions from both collaborative and coaching models, and I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Although I work with individuals presenting with a variety of different needs, I primarily specialize in providing trauma-informed care to those who have endured adverse experiences. I have completed trauma-focused fellowships at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and University of California – Davis to enhance my knowledge of trauma-informed assessment and treatment. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in additional evidence-based trauma treatments such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), PCIT for Traumatized Children, and various interventions to teach trauma-informed parenting and relationship strategies. I also provide trainings and guest lectures in the area of trauma and trauma-informed care.
In addition to therapy services, I am also experienced in conducting psychological evaluations of social-emotional functioning, trauma-related experiences and symptoms, executive functioning difficulties, learning disorders, and intellectual functioning. Additionally, I have experience providing evaluations to families involved with the foster care system, and those who are in the process of adoption.
I understand that there are a variety of factors that impact mental health, including family systems, cultural factors, and individual goals and values. As a clinician, I place a heavy emphasis on the relationships that I build with families so that I can find an approach that is not only evidence-based, but also one that fits each family’s needs and personal style. I am a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. I enjoy community outreach and providing trainings to parents, medical professionals, and other individuals that focus on building communication and relationship skills with children to ultimately promote resiliency and stable relationships. I previously served as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), and I currently hold volunteer positions on the Pediatric Family Advisory Council for All Children’s Hospital and through a nonprofit organization for NICU mothers.
I’m a Florida native, but I spent a few years in beautiful Northern California. I have been fortunate to back home in Florida and live in the amazing city of St. Petersburg for the last few years. My family and I enjoy traveling and exploring new places. I spend my spare time with my husband, son, and two dogs. We enjoy doing DIY projects, baking and cooking, biking, and spending time outdoors!
This psychologist has Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology through PSYPACT, meaning they can work with clients in 40 different states.
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