Michael Blake-Edwards

About Michael Blake-Edwards

Michael Blake-Edwards doesn\'t just treat symptoms—he builds breakthroughs for high-achievers who\'ve hit a wall that traditional talk therapy can\'t seem to touch.As founder of Epic Flourish, Michael created a different kind of mental health practice with a clear mission: helping impostors feel more at home in their own shoes. He knows what it\'s like when you\'re crushing it on paper but struggling behind closed doors—when complex trauma, ADHD, or that persistent feeling of \"not being enough\" keeps you stuck despite your success.Michael brings a rare combination to the table: Fortune 500 leadership experience (managing teams at Starbucks), clinical entrepreneurship (building Epic Flourish from the ground up), and specialized trauma expertise that goes beyond conversation. His background as an alumnus of New World School of the Arts informs his somatic, body-based approach to trauma—because the mind and body store pain differently, and healing requires addressing both.**His toolkit includes cutting-edge methods most therapists don\'t offer:**- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)- CBT and trauma-informed approaches- Military behavioral health specialization (Tier One trained)**Credentials that matter:**Board Certified Counselor (NCC)| Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)| ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)Michael serves professional men and women, first responders, and artists virtually from Florida through secure telehealth via Epic Flourish, Teladoc Health, and Headway. He specializes in complex trauma, PTSD, adult ADHD, and works extensively with LGBTQI+ issues, racial trauma, immigration-related stressors, and military/veteran culture. His track record speaks for itself: the majority of his clients complete treatment with mild to minimal symptoms on standard outcome measures.Beyond clinical work, Michael is a proven program builder and operational leader—someone who doesn\'t just work within systems but creates them. His dual expertise in mental health innovation and corporate leadership positions him to develop scalable solutions that deliver real results.**Open to leadership opportunities—let\'s connect.**

Experience

1. Licensed Mental Health Counselor

   Teladoc Health

   Nov 2022 — Present · US

   Independent provider for children, adolescents, and adults.

Education

• Barry University

  Master of Science, Marriage, Couples & Family Therapy | Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  2009 — 2012

• NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PTSA

  High School Diploma, Dual Enrollment w/Miami Dade College, Dance

  2001 — 2005

• Barry University

  Bachelor of Science, Psychology

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Conflict Resolution
• Adolescents
• Technology Needs Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Mental Health
• Social Networking Sites
• Cbt
• Treatment
• Interventions
• Counseling Psychology
• Psychology
• Dual Diagnosis
• Therapy and Counseling
• Mental Health Counseling
• Customer and Personal Service
• Clerical
• Family Therapy
• Substance Use Disorders
• Education and Training
• Active Listening Skills
• Assessment
• Psychotherapy
• Group Therapy
• Public Speaking
• Teaching