COUNSELING, EDUCATION, & WELLNESS
Welcome! Our mission at Ballan Counseling is to provide effective strength-based and solution-focused therapy to individuals facing complex difficulties. We will encourage you to identify and build upon your strengths and resources to attend to life’s challenges.
We utilize a recovery-based model, not in the sense of drug and alcohol recovery, but more relating to reconnecting you to your personal wellness, hopes, and dreams.
Currently, we offer therapy for adults struggling with depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), grief and loss, anxiety and stress management, as well as, therapy for couples. We also specialize in life-transitions, relationship issues, and men’s issues.
Common Questions About Therapy
How can therapy help?
Many people find that a skilled therapists can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life.
Some benefits from therapy can also include
- Gaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
- Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
- Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Improving communications and listening skills
- Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
- Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
Will Therapy work for me?
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life. Therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need added support, and that is something to be admired. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, redirect damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
Here are some questions to ask yourself as you prepare for therapy:
- What do I hope to gain from therapy?
- Will this therapist help me do that?
- Would I want to come back?
- Am I willing to do the work necessary to participate in therapy?
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions are typically between 45 minutes and 50 minutes, but may be shorter or longer depending upon the treatment approach.
Are the sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and psychotherapist. Information disclosed by patients is held as confidential. However, state law and professional ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality except when there is suspected abuse or neglect and when the therapist suspects the client is in danger of harming him/herself or another person.
You have the right to have your therapist share information or give an update to other entities (Physician, School, Attorney), but by law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission.
Does my insurance pay for therapy?
Most insurance providers cover mental health services. The first thing you should do is call them.
Some helpful questions to ask your insurance:
- What are my mental health benefits?
- Do I have a co-payment for each therapy session?
- How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
- How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
I tried therapy before and it didn’t work, why should I try it again?
Sometimes the chemistry between the therapist and client or the therapeutic style just isn’t a good fit. Remember, an important factor in securing effective therapy is a good relationship between you and your therapist.
Therapy works best when you are open to it and are willing to seek wellness and participate in your own healing.
For a FREE brief over-the-phone consultation or schedule an appointment:
Email: aballan@ballancounseling.com
Office: 562-384-4080