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Vi Ballard, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist in Torrance

Vi Ballard

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

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Office

3424 W. Carson St.
#580
Torrance, California 90503
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Contact Information

phone: (310) 373-7994
fax: (310) 373-7994
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“Do you want to have a more fulfilling life? If you are experiencing stress due to divorce, addiction, or conflict, or if you are feeling depressed, call me so we can talk. I may be able to help. Are your children out of control? I may be able to help you with parenting also. Call (310-373-7994) or e-mail me.

If you are going through a divorce or are considering divorce and have children, please look at my website. southbaytherapist.com Conflict between parents during a divorce can be devistating to children if not handled properly. Call me and let's talk.

Together we can work to resolve the challenges you face. I can help you develop co-parenting plans so your children can thrive . I believe in the 12 Step approach when treating substance abuse and have experience working with the courts. I love helping parents improve their parenting skills.”

Taking the first step toward getting help is often the most difficult
Please don't hesitate to send an email to Vi Ballard

GENERAL
  • Gender: Female
  • Years in Practice: 10+ Years
  • Avg Cost (per session): $140 - $200
  • Sliding Scale: No
  • Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
  • Accepted Insurance Plans:
    • ILWU
  • Please ask about your health
    insurance coverage when you
    arrange your first visit.
CLIENT FOCUS
  • Ethnicity: Any
  • Gender: All
  • Religious Orientation: Any
  • Gay/Lesbian Expertise: Yes
  • Age: Adolescents, Adults, Children
QUALIFICATIONS
  • School: Phippips Graduate School
  • Year Graduated: 1994
  • License No. and State: MFC 35376 California
SPECIALTIES
(Strengths in green)
  • Divorce
  • Anxiety or Fears
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression
  • Addiction or Substance Abuse
  • Child or Adolescent Issues
  • Domestic Abuse or Violence
  • Life Coaching
  • Loss or Grief
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Divorce Counseling, Divorce Coachin
TREATMENT PREFERENCES
  • Orientation:
    Coaching
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Modality:
  • Individuals
  • Family
  • Group
EASY ACCESS

Vi Ballard also hosts the following groups:

New Mothers support group
3424 W. Carson St. Suite 580, Torrance, California
TBD
$20 - $30 per session

This is a group for new, but not limited to, first time mothers. This group will help you network with other mothers, perhaps setting up a "play group" after the formal group finishes. It will allow you to learn how others are coping with the challenges of a crying newborn, sleep deprivation, how to cope with the "baby blues", and it may even help you deal with "well intended" friends, relatives, or neighbors who tell you how to parent. Please call me for more details.
"Better Parenting - Better Divorce" Parenting Clas
3424 W. Carsonb St. Suite 580, Torrance, California
TBD
$200+ per session

This is a parenting class designed for high conflict parents. This class meets the requirements of the the Los Angeles Superior Court mandated parenting class, and is an alternative to attending the downtown class held in the middle of the day. Please call 310-373-7994 for more details. Both parents usually attend and hopefully learn to be better co-parents by resolving disputes in a respectful manner.

Last Modified: 16 Jul 2009