Chris Balmaceda, MSW, LCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Chicago, IL. Works with Cancer, Chronic Illness and LGBTQ+. Sees clients online only. Takes Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Coping Skills
• Grief
• Life Transitions

Types of therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Cancer, Chronic Illness, LGBTQ+, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $200

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Ages

Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Education

University of Kansas

Years in practice

14

Education & qualifications