Duygu Balan

LPCC, MS Ed

Are you stuck somewhere? Did you hit a wall? Do you want to heal an old wound? Obtain more access to yourself? Come as you are...

Licensed Professional Counselor in Berkeley, CA

About My Clients

I work with individuals and couples dealing with past trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, new baby issues, parenting concerns, grief and loss. I help couples redefine their relationship, increase their ability to communicate with one another, and move towards warmth and closeness. I see this work as a privilege, hold it sacredly and host a safe, non judgmental, accepting, intuitive, trustworthy environment.

My Background and Approach

I have dedicated numerous years assisting the community providing outreach counseling to the homeless, mentally ill, substance using populations on the margins of society. I have provided counseling and emotional support to individuals at the clinics connected to the university hospital of Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. I incorporate an existential, humanistic, and client centered, trauma informed approach. With couples I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy informed techniques. With families and parents I draw from attachment theory and utilize a positive discipline model. I am trained in school and college level counseling. Native/Bilingual proficiency in English and Turkish.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in the connection of mind, body and spirit and use a treatment approach that combines western therapeutic techniques with ancient healing practices. I foster a non judgmental, safe space and welcome all with genuine kindness. With authenticity, intuition, empathic listening, and humor, I meet my clients where they are in their healing.

At A Glance

  • Experience: 20 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Duygu
1918 Bonita Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
815 Hyde St.
San Francisco, CA 94109

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