Michelle May Balke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Sessions are virtual, San Diego, CA 92122
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Congratulations on being a step closer to a happier, more fulfilling, loving, and harmonious life. If you would like help with any of the following you are in the right place: Adoption concerns, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders, Anxiety, Panic, and Phobias, Depression, Children’s Behavior Disorders, Adolescent Struggles, Parenting Concerns, and Relationship Challenges. I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist since 1980. Call for a complimentary, get acquainted phone call : (619) 322-0681. Let's see if I can help.
Background: Family Relations Counselor in the Family Services Unit, the Judicial Branch, Connecticut, worked on custody, & family violence cases, Therapist at Catholic Family Services, and the Family Study Center, addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, couples conflict, children and teens behavior, family and parenting concerns.
I utilize family systems therapy, solution focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness in my work. With children, I use play therapy. My approach to working with clients is positive and supportive. My hope is that the counseling process is the most positive and safe experience possible for individuals, couples, families and children.
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Michelle May Balke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 46979 Michelle May Balke
- In Practice for 44 Years
- Attended California State University, Fullerton, Graduated 1978
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Michelle May Balke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Marital and Premarital
- ADHD
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
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Michelle May Balke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Body Positivity ,
Cancer ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Single Mother ,
Veterans
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Body Positivity ,
Cancer ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Single Mother ,
Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
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Michelle May Balke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Location
Primary Location
Michelle Balke, M.S., L.M.F.T.
Sessions are virtual
San Diego, CA 92122
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Michelle May Balke
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