Hello, I'm Thomas
Trauma Therapist, Clinical Researcher, LGBTQ+ Advocate
My goal is to create an environment centered around helping you make peace with your past. This involves fostering a space that is not only safe and affirming but also deeply empathetic and understanding.
I strive to build a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard and valued, allowing you to explore your experiences without fear of judgment.
Recognizing the importance of connection, I am committed to supporting you at every stage of your healing journey, ensuring that your needs and goals are always prioritized.
Trauma Therapist, Clinical Researcher, LGBTQ+ Advocate
Thomas Blake (he/him) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Thomas Blake Therapy, a trauma-informed private practice based in Pasadena, CA. He holds active licenses in California, New Jersey, Maryland, Wyoming, and Idaho, and works with adults of all ages.
Thomas practices through a Humanistic-Existential lens, integrating evidence-based modalities including certifications in IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Integration, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and Psychedelic Preparation & Integration.
In addition to his clinical work, Thomas has contributed to cutting-edge research in psychedelic-assisted therapy — with experience using psilocybin, 5-MeO-DMT, MDMA, and methylone in clinical trial research settings for the treatment of PTSD. He also serves on the Advisory Board of SĀFTY, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to affirming mental health care for transgender youth and their families.
Thomas received his clinical training at The LGBTQ Center in Orange County, California, where he not only completed his supervised hours but took on a leadership role within the organization, most notably launching the Trans Ally Support Group, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to support the family members and friends of transgender individuals in becoming more informed, compassionate allies.
From there, Thomas brought that same commitment to scale at The Trevor Project, where he was brought on to build and launch their digital crisis services platform, a text and chat-based extension of their flagship phone lifeline. In that role, he trained and managed scalable teams of crisis counselors, guiding them through high-stakes interventions with some of the most vulnerable young people in North America. His contributions to the organization extended beyond operations, authoring foundational resources including The Coming Out Handbook and partnering with companies across industries to build safer, more inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees.
His clinical focus centers on trauma survivors navigating complex PTSD, with a deep passion and specialization in LGBTQ+ affirming care, creating a space where clients, their families, and allies feel genuinely seen throughout the therapeutic process.
Thomas sees clients in person in Pasadena, CA and via telehealth throughout California, New Jersey, Maryland, Wyoming, and Idaho.
Clinical Training
and Education
My training bridges three worlds; hands-on clinical experience, clinical research, and advanced training in alternative and psychedelic-assisted therapies.
- EMDR Center of Southern California (ECSC)
- IFS Institute: Level 3
- Fluence: Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration Certification
- Fluence: Ethics & Equity in Psilocybin
- Fluence: Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Certification
- MAPS/Lykos: MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy Certification
- Fluence: Mindfulness in Psychedelics
- Pepperdine University, MA, Clinical Psychology
- Seattle University, BA, Psychology
- Parsons School of Design
Clinical Experience
From founding my own practice to consulting on psychedelic trials to building crisis services for LGBTQ + youth, my experience runs across clinical care, research, and advocacy.
- The Institute of Integrative Mental Health: Advisory Board Member
- SĀFTY: Supportive Allies For Trans Youth: Advisory Board Member
- Sunstone Therapies: Consulting Therapist, Psychedelic Clinical Trials
- Thomas Blake Therapy: Founder / Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- Greenhouse Therapy Center: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- The Trevor Project: Digital Crisis Services, On-Call Crisis Consultant
- LGBTQ Center of Orange County, California; Clinical Training
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