Blake Ellis Tims is a dedicated marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who enjoys working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. With a wealth of expertise, they provide support to adults, young adults, student and professional athletes, college students, adolescents, and families. Blake employs a strengths-based systemic approach to address various clinical specialties, including suicidality, self-harm, psychiatric crises, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, generalized and performance anxiety, and sports counseling. They also delve into the intricate intersections of faith, gender, and sexuality, alongside challenges like depression, behavioral diagnoses, mood disorders, and personality disorders. Blake holds a BA in Human Services from The University of South Alabama and a MA in Marriage & Family Counseling from The University of Mobile. They furthered their education with an MTS from Vanderbilt University, a Grad Cert in Autism Studies from The University of Memphis, and are currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy/Systemic Studies through The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM). As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Tennessee, recognized for Gospel Ministry by Immanuel Nashville, and a Certified Crisis Worker and Member of the American Association of Suicidology, Blake also has a keen interest in the mental health of college student-athletes, making contributions to this field as a doctoral student.