We believe healing is not about “fixing,” but about growing. Like a seed becoming a bloom, each person’s journey is unique—and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. For those who desire it, we thoughtfully integrate a Christian, faith-based perspective, honoring the role of faith in healing and growth.
Katie Jasmon
LCPC
Co-Founder, Bloom Counseling & Associates
Katie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and co-founder of Bloom Counseling & Associates. She works with individuals ages 8 and older who are navigating life’s challenges, including depression, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions.
Katie is deeply committed to creating a space where clients feel safe, seen, and genuinely supported. She believes that healing happens within the context of relationship and prioritizes building a strong, trusting therapeutic connection. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and thoughtfully tailored to each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and needs.
Katie supports clients in developing insight, strengthening coping skills, and moving toward meaningful, sustainable growth.
Areas of Focus
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Personality Disorders
Trauma-Related Disorders
Neurodivergent Presentations
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Melissa Blankenship
LCPC
Co-Founder, Bloom Counseling & Associates
Melissa Blankenship is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with individuals across the lifespan, with a specialized focus on children ages 4 and up. She is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
Melissa has a strong background in child development and utilizes play therapy to help younger clients express, process, and make sense of their experiences in a safe and developmentally appropriate way. She believes that healing begins with feeling understood and works to create a space where clients of all ages feel supported, valued, and empowered.
Her approach is integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and a spiritually informed perspective for those who wish to incorporate faith into their healing process. Melissa tailors her work to meet each client’s unique needs, helping them build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful growth.
Areas of Focus
Mood Disorders
Attachment & Relational Concerns
Neurodivergence & ADHD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Domestic Violence & Trauma
Jill Talavera
LCPC, CADC, PCGC
Co-Founder, Bloom Counseling & Associates
Jill Talavera is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals navigating substance and behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor (PCGC), she brings both clinical expertise and real-world understanding to the complexities of emotional and behavioral patterns.
Her approach is rooted in Jungian and existential therapy, guiding clients to explore deeper meaning, recognize recurring patterns, and reconnect with a more authentic sense of self. Jill believes that healing involves not only symptom relief, but also insight, purpose, and lasting personal growth.
With more than a decade of experience in clinical supervision, Jill also works with professionals, caregivers, and clinicians in helping or leadership roles. She offers a thoughtful and confidential space where clients can slow down, gain clarity, and develop more meaningful, sustainable ways of living and relating.
Areas of Focus
Depressive Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Acute Stress Responses & Subclinical Trauma
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Substance Use Disorder
Gambling Disorder
Behavioral Addictions
Binge Eating Disorder
Bulimia Nervosa
