Blake Family Consulting

07/08/2025

Meet the newest addition to our practice - Kerisma Reed, LLMSW! Kerisma has been supporting families with us as a parenting time supervisor but she is expanding her role to provide additional therapeutic services for families in need - this includes reunification therapy, co-parenting therapy, and therapeutic supervised parenting time. Kerisma's background includes extensive work with the Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Friend of the Court.

06/06/2025

We exclusively worked with separated and divorced families—and we understand how quickly calendars fill up with tutoring, soccer games, parenting time, therapy sessions, and everything in between. To simplify scheduling, we've moved to direct bookings for both new and existing clients. Click the link below to schedule an appointment.

https://blakefamilyconsulting.clientsecure.me

02/06/2025

About 40% of separated parents say an ex-partner tried to turn their child against them, a study says.

01/27/2025

This 100-page, adult-led workbook, “The Body Safety Workbook” by Jordyn Wold is an absolute must-have for little ones aged 3-7. It breaks down essential topics like body autonomy, consent, secrets, strangers, and boundaries in a way young children can easily understand.

I always ensure parental consent before introducing this resource, and I’ve seen firsthand how quickly kids grasp these concepts and apply them in real life. This book is especially valuable for divorced families, where children navigate different homes, different people, and different rules. No matter the environment, every child deserves to understand and advocate for their own boundaries while respecting others.

01/02/2025

Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy 2025!

12/03/2024

Join me tomorrow at noon and learn a little bit about conflicts of interest, informed consent, releases of information, subpoena responses, and other ethical considerations for therapists working within family law.

I'd love for you to join me on December 3rd for this webinar through the State Bar of Michigan's Family Law Section. You'll learn a little bit about my practice, what we offer, and how mental health professionals can be utilized in family law matters.

11/20/2024

Co-Parenting Therapy is TOUGH. It is not "fuzzy cardigan and warm tea" therapy. It is holding two parents' feet to the fire as we navigate the restructuring of their relationship. Tough conversations need to be had when boundaries and expectations are upended due to a divorce. Feel free to reach out if you have a set of parents that need to hear some of these sentiments:

1. No, you can't do that because telling your child the plans before you've even discussed it with their mom automatically pits your child against mom. What if she already had other plans?

2. You're holding him to spousal expectations. He's not your husband anymore and it's now your responsibility to maintain communication with the school.

3. If you think she is recording you at exchanges, behave that way. Assume she is always recording and a livestream is going straight to the judge. Stop giving her easy exhibits to use against you in court.

4. This is not a black or white issue nor is it good versus evil. You both have reasonable points and you both believe you are acting in the best interests of the children. Where can we compromise here?

5. If you have a problem with him, address it over OurFamilyWizard, with me, or with your attorneys and the court. Stop communicating through the children. It's not your child's job to keep his father in the loop.

11/17/2024

Congratulations to the winners of our three Yeti M20 Hopper Backpack Coolers: Lauren Peters of Lillis & Jansen P.C. (Coldwater, MI), Kristen Robinson of Mellin Robinson, P.C. (Troy, MI), and Brent Bowyer of ADAM American Divorce Association for Men (Southfield & Sterling Heights, MI).

11/14/2024

Attending ICLE’s 23rd Annual Family Law Institute. Stop by and say hello!

11/13/2024

Don't forget to bring a handful of business cards! See you tomorrow!

We'll have some blank cards available in case you forget, but this raffle is the perfect time to use those business cards hiding in your drawer.

11/12/2024

I'd love for you to join me on December 3rd for this webinar through the State Bar of Michigan's Family Law Section. You'll learn a little bit about my practice, what we offer, and how mental health professionals can be utilized in family law matters.

10/31/2024

Today marks the third anniversary of the day Blake Family Consulting was announced. Launching this practice was a spooky undertaking but this has been the most spectacular, fulfilling experience of my career. I have found my purpose and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.

I am always seeking ways to better myself and this practice. I am deeply grateful to the therapists, attorneys, case specialists, referees, judges, and friends who have offered invaluable feedback and support to help shape this practice into a resource that understands the intertwining complexities of mental health and family law. The intention of this practice is to provide meaningful services that complement the legal system and help the courts make their difficult decisions. I could not have done it without the connections I have made. The relationships fostered within the family law community have been instrumental to our success and, if you are reading this, I am fortunate to know you.

Cheers to another year! Happy Halloween!