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Dr. Helen Ballas

Therapist
21 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

My theoretical orientation is integrative, which means I use a combination of humanistic, solution-focused, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based /contemplative approaches, stress management, and insight oriented techniques-depending on the needs of the client. I understand how critical the relationship between client and therapist is to the success of the therapeutic experience. As such, my hope always is to provide a warm, empathetic, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment-one in which my clients will feel safe and encouraged to build trust and work towards self-empowerment. To that end, I employ a collaborative, strengths-oriented approach.

My approach to therapy

My style is warm, compassionate, interactive, and I provide ongoing feedback. I believe in the power of therapy and in every individual's right to experience happiness, meaning, and fulfillment.

What you can expect from me

Please contact me if you have more specific questions before making an appointment. I look forward to working with you!

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About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Adelphi University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Infertility, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Bowen Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Gestalt, Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Relational, Trauma Focused CBT, Positive Psychology, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Greek