Jennifer Balch

About

Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, TX. Works with Testing and Evaluation, Medication Management and Autism. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Divorce
• Grief
• Parenting
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Clinical Supervision and Licensed SupervisorsNot a therapy for clients: this therapist supervises other clinicians, for example those working toward their license.
• 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.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. A structured trauma therapy in which a person recalls distressing memories while following side-to-side eye movements or taps.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Experiential TherapyUses activities such as role-play, movement, art or guided imagery to work through feelings in the moment, not only to talk about them.
• Expressive ArtsUses several creative forms, such as art, music, movement, writing or drama, to explore feelings and experiences.
• Family / MaritalTherapy with couples or families together, focused on communication, conflict and the patterns between people.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• Psychological Testing and EvaluationFormal assessment with standardized tests, for example for ADHD, learning differences or autism, usually ending in a written report.
• Reality TherapyFocuses on present choices and behavior, and on meeting needs such as connection and control in responsible ways.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.
• SandplayThe person builds scenes in a tray of sand with small figures, as a way to express what is hard to put into words. Used with children and adults.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Testing and Evaluation, Medication Management, Autism, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Child, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Grief, Impulse Control Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Marital and Premarital, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma and PTSD

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Oscar Health, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network

Fees

Sliding scale available

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Toddler, Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Years in practice

21

Education & qualifications