About me

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Nevada and Rhode Island. I have been working as a therapist for 4 years but have over 15 years of community organizing and educating with an intersectional lens on race, women's, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I enjoy working with a wide variety of people and issues that include PTSD/trauma, anxiety, borderline, disability, depression, abandonment, suicidality, self harm, hoarding and family issues. My specialty is gender and sexuality which encompasses transgender and gender non-conforming folx and those having challenges in their sexual identity.

My therapy style is client focused, with the idea that YOU are the expert of your own life experience and I am here to assist you to become independent. I believe in treating all with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and honesty . I am a therapist that will utilize your strengths, beliefs and abilities to help guide the focus of therapy to reinforce self healing.

I understand that you are seeking therapy for your individual reasons and am looking forward to working with you.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Intimacy
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Eating disorders , Self esteem , Depression , Coaching , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Attachment Issues , BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture , Body Image , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 3

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

RI LICSW ISW03712

NV LCSW 8977-C


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Orion Block. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We have had two session with Orion and we are very appreciative of the safe space that is provided. Each of us feels as we are being heard and supported individually and as a couple. This is the very beginning of our healing journey and we look forward to Orion’s guidance as we continue forward.

Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Orion for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Orion has always been supportive of my issues and has given me a lot of helpful advice. Their expertise in specialities that most would seem taboo has been able to provide me with help that I would have never been able to get elsewhere.

Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Orion for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties

Orion makes me feel comfortable to be able to open up. I do not feel pressure nor any anxiety when talking to Orion. I feel like I'm talking to a person rather than a stereotypical experience with a therapist.

Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Orion for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Can't recommend a better like-minded therapist with similar traits that we share and can discuss over therapy where I am able to truly understand I don't feel crazy,..these feelings are naturally occurring and normal. Her therapy and insight offer me guidance and great quotes to help destigmatize the perception of self-worth. Thank you!!

Written on Sep 29, 2023 after therapy with Orion for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Amazing.

Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with Orion for 4 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Orion feels like a friend who dishes out the tough-love questions and the “well, what do you think”’s that I need and does a good job wanting me to discover what’s best for ME without judgment or conviction.

Written on Sep 09, 2023 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

I appreciate their willingness to try and work with me through my tech issues and they listened and saw I was in crisis and were able to urge me to get more immediate help. Super responsive and ge uinely seems to care

Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, com

Very LGBTQ friendly and accepting

Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Orion for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse

Orion Block is a wonderful therapist who has helped me navigate through a very, if not the most, difficult time in my life. I would highly recommend Orion for anyone needing a helping hand in life.

Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Orion for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Very great listener but very hard to get a schedule that fits us. I would like to get back to my therapist but for now I need this week

Written on Feb 11, 2023 after therapy with Orion for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Orion is INCREDIBLE!!! So extremely thoughtful, insightful, someone who challenges me to courageously think about my role in claiming happiness for my life. I have a brighter direction in my life thanks to their kindness and guidance and I am just so thankful for our sessions!!

Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse

He’s a great listener and a kind soul!

Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Orion was a good listener during our first meeting. Friendly and approachable

Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Orion is a phenomenal therapist whose insight truly helped to reopen channels of communication in our relationship. He is kind, professional, and extremely supportive of LGBTQ+ issues, and we couldn't recommend him enough.

Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Whichever question marked Disagree was an accident and inaccurate. Orion has been lovely

Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Orion block is incredibly relatable and a great listener but also provides a ton of helpful resources and feedback. I look forward to our sessions every week because I know she will allow me to get things off my chest but also provides me with great questions and homework to fully move forward and keep making progress. I’m really glad I rejoined therapy and have her as my therapist.

Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem

Orion Block came into my life at a much needed time and has been very supportive in my journey to better myself. She is a very good listener and understands my needs. She is very supportive of my current and future goals as well. Thank you Orion Block. GodBless.

Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

My therapist is wonderful. Every time I have a session it feels like I’m talking with a friend. For me that conversational style is more beneficial and relatable and it makes me more comfortable. I feel like I am listened to and understood. I often feel misunderstood by most people so I don’t often feel comfortable with most healthcare providers. I am lucky to have found this therapist.

Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Life saving

Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 3 weeks

Thank you for your time and communication!

Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Dr. Block's really takes time to understand what im trying to say since i have i hard time explaining stuff

Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Orion is very easy to open up to and seems like a very caring and open person. I feel heard and supported, and get very proactive suggestions from them.

Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 9 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

Orion has been a great support to me helping me through one of the most difficult times of my life. He has been a lifesaver.

Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Orion is really great! I'm lucky to have found a good therapist in the first try. Orion made me feel comfortable and I was able to open up a bit more throughout our appointments. I highly recommend Orion! So thankful!

Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Orion is easy to talk to and extremely helpful in EVERY session!

Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

They have help me a great deal.

Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She is personable, smart, and a great listener with effective exercises. Highly recommended.

Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes

Feel very comfortable with Orion

Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 9 months

Orion is the best therapy experience I have had! They always listen and make me feel comfortable. There is zero judgement from Orion. I am thankful f for the work that I am doing with their guidance .

Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Orion is easy to talk to and provides good insight to the issues I am trying to address. I appreciate her candor regarding my situation. She doesn’t sugar coat my situation.

Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Orion for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd

I love them honestly best therapist I’ve had. I’ve never had this many sessions with anyone. Super straight forward, easy to open up to, super chill person. I honestly commend teencounseling.com’s pairing quiz cuts out the bullshit of the traditional intake appointment and calling around.

Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Orion is great at listening and adapting to our individual situation instead of trying to fit us into something "textbook". Conversations are genuine and sincere. The discussions are such that, after a session ends, my husband and I will continue after we sign off because the lines of good communication are open. Orion balances letting us direct the conversations by what we want to discuss and leading us to meaningful dialogue and enhanced perspective. I always leave the sessions feeling like I can work through very difficult situations and that my feelings are always valid. I highly recommend Orion, especially if you or your partner has difficulty voicing what's in their head or heart. Orion creates an environment that helps make it easier. My husband and I had a previous marriage therapist that we loved and they could not get my husband to speak much, but he has been sharing so much in our sessions with Orion.

Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Orion is fantastic at guiding me in my healing - not pushy with anything I’m not ready to discuss but encourages me to explore my own thought patterns & to learn and grow! HIGHLY recommend!!

Written on Dec 12, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Orion is extremely helpful and is easy to talk to and to open up to and that is a very rare experience. This notion is based solely on trust and I trust him completely. He listens and knows when to step in to help and when to step back and listen. Someone that is always trying to help is a great but someone that knows how to help and most importantly when to help is crucial to any recovery process. He finds your strengths and incorporates them into recovery and doesn’t give a “one fit all” approach. We go through life at our own speed and we need to be kind to ourselves, it sounds so simple and cliche but there is a different between hearing that and realizing that. I am lucky to have him on my side.

Written on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

I feel safe and very comfortable with Orion Block. I am very pleased with our sessions.

Written on Nov 21, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Orion is always there for me and talks me through my anxiety. I’ve been able to gain a new perspective on how I look at situations and the people in my life. It’s been a relief to have someone that’s been so supportive to share with and I feel like I’ve been able to grow a lot in such a short period of time. Thank you, Orion!

Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd

Orion is great and I love everything about working with them. Listens very well and I receive feedback that is positive, meaningful, and impactful in my life.

Written on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Extremely easy to talk to. I feel like he understands what I’m going through and dealing with and he is helping me work through my problems.

Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes

Orion has the ability to be compassionate, caring and still very straightforward in his advice. I appreciate his ability to listen and offer very practical solutions. Orion is always super responsive. Thank you!

Written on Jul 08, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Orion is an amazing therapist. I always feel listened to and appreciated with my thoughts and my feelings. I feel safe expressing even things that I think are silly but in reality they aren’t and I am made to feel very comfortable about my feelings.

Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coaching, and adhd

Orion is a very responsive and caring counselor. They are always flexible and accommodating to my very hectic and busy lifestyle. I was comfortable with our sessions very quickly and it was easy to start opening up.

Written on May 23, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Orion is extremely professional and helpful, but is also very “real”. Orion tells it like it is without sugar coating things and I truly respect and appreciate that!

Written on May 07, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Very patient and friendly. He understands what we need to work on and has the willingness to work with us on our issues

Written on May 01, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue

Orion is well rounded and did a great job at making me feel comfortable. Easy to talk to and had great advice I never thought of.

Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

It’s a pleasure leaving a review and it’s been a positive change I’ve seen in my relationship ever since Orion stepped in to help. If services are needed in the future I know who to contact, we highly recommend her. She is upfront, honest and not bias one bit.

Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

SO far every conversation has made me feel heard. and I think Orion is a great asset to the lgbtq+ community

Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Orion is great. He actively listens and provides us with useful tools to actively communicate and listen to each other

Written on Apr 17, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Orion has been great ! He has definitely helped out a lot in resolving issues with my partner. He check in with you and gives you work so you can actively work on your issues throughout the week.

Written on Apr 03, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coaching

Orion is great! I got through a lot in my life with the help of Orion's most honest, gentle and supportive counseling. You can depend on Orion to listen deeply and give honest feedback with all of the good vibe and energy behind it. I highly recommend!

Written on Mar 29, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

Orion is really great to talk to and knows how to ask the hard hitting questions that give you a better understanding of the situation you feel some type of way about. They create a space where you can speak freely, and in this environment, they're very attentive to what you're saying and how you're saying it. There have been a few times where I asked a question about my feelings, and they showed me that I knew the answer whether I wanted to acknowledge it or not - because I had just said it moments before. Orion is an excellent therapist, and Peter (their cat) makes therapy a little more special.

Written on Jan 19, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Easy to talk too and seems very compassionate and understanding

Written on Jan 16, 2021 after therapy with Orion for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

Orion has been awesome so far. They are kind and understanding but they also know when you need to be called out on something (in a good way). Would recommend.

Written on Dec 17, 2020 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks

I really love my sessions with Orion. I was really skeptical about starting teencounseling.com but it’s been super beneficial. My stress has gone down a lot. I also like how open Orion’s schedule is.

Written on Dec 12, 2020 after therapy with Orion for 1 month on issues concerning relationship


Orion is the best. He is sensitive to queer and disability issues and is knowledgeable about them. He truly understands and respects each individual. My husband and I could not have asked for a better counselor.

Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Orion is thoughtful and considerate and very respectful of queer people, approaching issues with patience and understanding.

Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Orion for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Orion is an incredibly thoughtful, patient, and considerate counselor with an excellent background in LGBTQIA+ issues and more than has the ability to address them.

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