Michelle Balke

Therapist

45 years of experience

Virtual
OCD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

My approach to Therapy is very supportive, warm, empathetic. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based CBT, family systems theories, solution focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, short term therapy for EAP clients, Trauma informed Therapy, and supportive and psychoeducational therapy for grief.

My approach to therapy

Warm, empathetic, holistic, trauma informed, providing genuine compassion.

What you can expect from me

I conduct a thorough intake at the first appointment and also provide tips, techniques, and resources to support the client in feeling better, feeling less stressed, with tools to begin their healing journey.

About me

I identify as
Caucasian, Woman
My style is
Warm, Holistic, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
45 years of experience
Training
MS (Master of Science) at California State University, Fullerton
License type
LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Licensed in
California
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
OCD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
More specialties
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
Therapy methods
Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic, Multi-Systemic (MST), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Brief Dynamic, Strategic Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Behavior Management, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gestalt, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Structural Family, Relational, Behavioral, Play, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Motivational Interviewing, Bowen Family Systems
Care types
Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
Ages served
Children, Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
Languages
English