Blake Mallory
Blake Mallory
Blake Mallory (McGee), a native of Palestine, Texas, began his journey by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in July of 2003. His first duty station was at Camp Pendleton, California, where he served with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion 12th Marines, Echo, and Headquarters Batteries of 2nd Battalion 11th Marines, under the renowned “BLUE DIAMOND” – the 1st Marine Division. Blake bravely completed two tours of duty in Iraq, participating in significant operations such as “Operation Vigilant Resolve” and the historic and intense “Operation Phantom Fury” – the Second Battle of Fallujah, considered one of the deadliest battles in American history since the Battle of Hue City. In March of 2006, while serving in the Al Anbar Province, Blake’s vehicle was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), resulting in injuries that led to him being awarded the Purple Heart Medal for his courage and sacrifice. After his honorable service, Blake felt a deep calling to continue serving others, utilizing his unique experiences to provide counseling and advocacy for the Veteran and First Responder community.
Currently a Doctoral Candidate in the Counseling Education Program at Texas Tech University, Blake holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Education: Clinical Mental Health from Texas Tech University, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in AG Leadership & Development from Texas A&M University. With over 12 years of military, law enforcement, and investigative experience, Blake has acquired invaluable knowledge and skills that greatly contribute to his counseling career. He passionately devotes himself to serving this population, conducting research and developing programs to implement effective treatment for his clients and participants. As the Owner and Co-Founder of Cardinal Counseling and Wellness Group, Blake is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a strong focus on trauma and suicide prevention. He extends his services to veterans, first responders, front-line medical workers, educators, children with special needs, and their families. Blake’s unwavering enthusiasm, expertise, and personal experiences serve as the driving force behind his mission to help those in need and support those who courageously face adversity every day.