Heidi Blanks, MAC, LPC, SAC-IT

Specialty:
Heidi is trained in clinical supervision as well as a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy for anxiety and trauma, Brainspotting, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Her clinical background includes day treatment, outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, as well as facilitation of substance use groups, dialectic behavioral therapy and domestic violence programs.

Patient Ages:
6 years and older

License:
Licensed Counselor
Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor-IT

Education:

Master’s Degree in Clinical Community Counseling – Lakeland University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Human Development – University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
Substance Abuse Certificate – University of Wisconsin–Madison
AODA Clinical Supervision Certification – University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Provider Bio:

Heidi currently serves as a Clinical Supervisor, providing support to Clinical Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis Counselors. She has extensive experience as a psychotherapist with specialties in substance use, trauma and providing care to children and families.
She has been with Oneida Behavioral Health since 2016 and is committed to supporting both clients and clinical staff through compassionate, high-quality care.
Heidi is the youngest of nine siblings and is married with three children and one grandchild. She spends much of her time in the basketball gym watching her family and enjoys exploring the outdoors.

Heidi Blanks, Behavioral Health Supervisor, tells us what she does at Oneida Behavioral Health.