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Dr. Andrew Blatt.

PSY.D. · CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST · CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Bringing more than 25 years of behavioral healthcare experience to thoughtful, individualized care, with a particular focus on military behavioral health, trauma, suicide prevention, and human performance.

Dr. Andrew Blatt, Clinical Director at HopeWorks Counseling Services
HOPEWORKS COUNSELING SERVICES Experience in Service. Purpose in Care.
GET TO KNOW DR. BLATT

A Career Rooted in Service & Care.

Dr. Andrew Blatt brings more than 25 years of experience in behavioral healthcare across clinical, military, and professional settings.

His background includes providing clinical care, psychological evaluations, and security evaluations in private practice and military treatment facilities.

Beyond direct clinical work, Dr. Blatt has provided academic and professional instruction, curriculum development, and subject matter expertise to federal agencies.

His work brings together clinical psychology, military behavioral health, trauma-informed treatment, suicide prevention, and performance optimization.

As Clinical Director of HopeWorks Counseling Services, Dr. Blatt contributes his experience to the practice's commitment to thoughtful, individualized care.

AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL FOCUS

Experience That Informs Care.

Dr. Blatt's professional work spans clinical treatment, military behavioral health, prevention, and performance.

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Military Behavioral Health

Experience supporting military populations and addressing behavioral health concerns in military settings.

02

Trauma & PTSD

Clinical work focused on trauma-related concerns, including post-traumatic stress disorder.

03

Suicide Prevention

Prevention-focused clinical work and professional training for military and civilian audiences.

04

Human Performance

Work involving performance optimization and holistic health and fitness.

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National Security Psychology

Experience providing psychological services in national security settings.

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Professional Education

Training, instruction, and curriculum development for clinicians, federal agencies, and senior leaders.

MILITARY SERVICE

Understanding the Demands of Service.

Dr. Blatt has more than eight years of military service, including a 2020 deployment to the Middle East.

He serves in the Maryland Army National Guard as a Behavioral Health Officer in the Medical Detachment.

His previous service included six years in the U.S. Army Reserve with a Military Intelligence Expeditionary Brigade.

His military and clinical experience informs his professional focus on PTSD, holistic health and fitness, and suicide prevention.

SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maryland Army National Guard

Behavioral Health Officer, Medical Detachment.

U.S. Army Reserve

Six years with a Military Intelligence Expeditionary Brigade.

2020 Deployment

Military deployment to the Middle East.

Department of Defense

Previously served as a contract National Security Psychologist.

Clinical & Leadership Training

Training for military, civilian, and intelligence community clinicians and senior leaders.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & PERSPECTIVE

Supporting the Person, Understanding the Experience, and Making Room for What Comes Next.

Dr. Blatt's background reflects the intersection of clinical care, military service, professional education, and behavioral health leadership.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Education, Training & Experience.

Dr. Blatt's education and professional experience span clinical psychology, counseling, addictions, teaching, and disaster mental health response.

DOCTORAL EDUCATION

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology

Georgia School of Professional Psychology | Argosy University. Specialty in Child/Family Therapy.

GRADUATE EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Argosy University.

GRADUATE EDUCATION

Master of Science in Counseling and Addictions

Pace University.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Disaster Mental Health Responder & Instructor

Certified by the American Red Cross, National Capital Region.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor of Psychology

University of Maryland Global Campus, with a focus on service-connected students.

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PART OF HOPEWORKS

Different Experiences. One Commitment to Care.

As Clinical Director, Dr. Blatt brings his professional background to HopeWorks Counseling Services, contributing to the practice's mission of providing compassionate, individualized support.

HopeWorks brings together professionals with different areas of experience and a shared commitment to meeting people where they are.

PROFESSIONAL CONTACT

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For general consultation requests through HopeWorks, use the consultation button below. Dr. Blatt's professional contact information is also provided here.

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