Licensed Professional Counselor · Georgetown, Texas

Blake VardellLPC-S

Warm, laid-back therapy for adolescents, adults, and couples.

A calm, conversational space to work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, and life transitions — drawing on EMDR, Gestalt, attachment-based, CBT, and mindfulness approaches.

Heard.Understood.Supported.Empowered.
/ 01About
M.A., LPC-S

Warm, laid back, and genuinely connected.

Healing happens best when people feel safe, understood, and accepted.

I work with adolescents, adults, and couples facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, and life transitions. My approach is warm, laid back, and conversational, because healing happens best when people feel safe, understood, and genuinely connected. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, Gestalt therapy, attachment-based therapy, CBT, and mindfulness techniques.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent a decade in corporate America and was a college athlete — experiences that shape how I think about resilience and growth. My goal is for every client to leave feeling heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.

"My goal is for every client to leave feeling heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change."

/ 02My Story

From the field to the therapy room.

A native Texan who found his way to this work through football, corporate America, and a quiet calling to walk alongside others.

Every person deserves a space where they feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. As a native Texan who has lived all over the country, I spent my early years on the fields of college football and later carved out a decade in corporate America.

It was through these experiences that I realized my true calling: to walk alongside others as a therapist, helping guide them toward healing and growth. In my practice, I bring a warm, empathic presence, free of judgment, and I infuse our work with humor and lightness to help ease the weight of life's challenges.

I'm here to help you rediscover your strength, purpose, and hope. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges by integrating evidence-based approaches. I'm trained in EMDR for processing difficult experiences, and I tailor our work to your goals — whether you're facing anxiety, life transitions, or just a sense of being stuck.

I am a native Texan and have been married to my wonderful wife Bergen for 16 years, and we have one son. I also have a therapy dog named Charlie — a black labrador who sometimes comes to work with me.

/ 03Services

Therapy that meets you where you are.

Individual, couples, and trauma-focused therapy for adolescents and adults — plus clinical supervision for LPC-Associates working toward licensure.

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Individual Therapy

One-on-one therapy for adults and adolescents in a calm, judgment-free space.

  • Anxiety & depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Grief & loss
  • Life transitions
  • Recovery from narcissistic abuse
  • Moving away from co-dependency
  • Sports & athletic performance
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Couples Therapy

Support for partners who want to communicate better and feel close again.

  • Communication & conflict
  • Rebuilding trust
  • Connection & intimacy
  • Navigating transitions together
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EMDR & Trauma Work

Evidence-based processing for experiences that feel stuck or overwhelming.

  • EMDR therapy
  • Trauma processing
  • Narcissistic abuse recovery
  • Shifting long-held patterns
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LPC-A Supervision

Clinical supervision and consultation for associate-level counselors.

  • Hours toward independent licensure
  • Case consultation
  • Professional growth
  • Ethics & practice guidance
/ 04The Approach

Evidence-based, always human.

My approach is warm, laid back, and conversational because healing happens best when people feel safe, understood, and genuinely connected. These are the methods I draw from.

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EMDR

A structured approach to help the brain reprocess experiences that keep showing up as anxiety, flashbacks, or stuck feelings.

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Gestalt Therapy

Bringing present-moment awareness to how you think, feel, and relate — so patterns become visible and workable.

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Attachment-Based Therapy

Understanding how early relationships shape the way you connect today, and building more secure ways of relating.

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CBT

Noticing the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior — and gently reshaping the cycles that hold you back.

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Narrative Therapy

Separating yourself from the stories that have been written about you, and authoring a story that fits who you are becoming.

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Existential Therapy

Making space for the big questions — meaning, purpose, choice — without losing the practical, day-to-day ground.

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Mindfulness

Simple, grounded practices to steady your attention and meet difficult moments with a little more room to breathe.

Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it alone. Sessions are tailored to your goals — in person in Georgetown or over secure telehealth.

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/ 05Client Feedback

Words from people I've worked with.

A few reflections from clients. Real feedback will be shared here as it's provided — with your permission and always with care for your privacy.

"Blake made me feel comfortable from the first session. He listens without judgment and knows when to lean in and when to let me find my own answers."
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Adult client
Individual therapy
"Couples therapy with Blake gave us tools we'd been missing. We communicate differently now — with more patience and a lot more understanding."
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Couple
Couples therapy
"After years of feeling stuck, the EMDR work helped me finally process things I'd been carrying. I feel lighter than I have in a long time."
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Adult client
EMDR therapy

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/ 06FAQ

Questions,
answered plainly.

Don't see your question here? Reach out by email or phone — I'm happy to help.

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Do you accept insurance?

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I'm in-network with several plans through Alma, which also lets you check your benefits before our first session. You can verify your coverage through the link in the contact section. If I'm out-of-network with your plan, I can provide a superbill you can submit for reimbursement.

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What should I expect in the first session?

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Our first session is about getting to know each other — your story, what's bringing you in, and what you'd like to work toward. There's no pressure to have it all figured out. We'll talk through what therapy might look like for you and go at a pace that feels right.

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Do you offer virtual sessions?

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Yes. I offer both in-person sessions in Georgetown, TX and secure telehealth sessions, so you can choose what's most comfortable and practical for you.

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Who do you work with?

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I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, life transitions, recovery from narcissistic abuse, and moving away from co-dependency.

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What is LPC-S supervision?

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As an LPC-S (Supervisor), I provide clinical supervision and consultation for LPC-Associates working toward independent licensure — supporting your growth, your casework, and your hours requirements.

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How do I get started?

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Reach out by email or phone with a little about what you're looking for. I'll reply personally, answer your questions, and help you find a time to connect.

/ 07Contact

Let's find a time to talk.

Reach out with a little about what you're looking for, and I'll reply personally.

You can reach me by email or phone, verify your insurance through Alma, or view my profile on Psychology Today. Intake forms are completed securely through Alma once we connect.

Email
blakevardell.lpc@gmail.com
Phone
(512) 956-6673
Office
3008 Dawn Dr., Ste. 101 · Georgetown, TX 78628
Verify insurance
Through Alma
Profile
Psychology Today