Her career has consisted of working in various settings, including private practice, a community mental health center, a substance abuse residential treatment center, an integrated healthcare facility, and a university counseling center. She has also led evidence-based drug prevention programs, and conducted at-home functional family therapy with juvenile offenders, while providing updates to probation officers and the courts. Moreover, Dr. Blanco has been conducting comprehensive forensic evaluations for civil and immigration cases for over 10 years and she is qualified as an expert witness for testimony.