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Jeff Balek

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I have been providing individual, couple's, and family therapy for over 10 years to teens and adults looking to make improvements in their lives. In my personal life, I have a holistic regimen to optimize my own health, including exercise, nutrition, and creative outlets.

My approach to therapy

My focus is on our connection to galvanize the therapeutic process. I am insight and action driven with a pluralistic approach to tailor an individualized treatment plan to your needs.

What you can expect from me

Depending on the type of obstacles you're enduring, you can expect to experience different feelings during sessions. However, most of my client's feedback is that they feel validated, positive, empowered, and cared for.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Holistic, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Adler University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Psychoanalytic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English