Kenneth Balboa (he/him)

LMSW
Accepting Clients

LMSW serving the Rio Grande Valley and other places with culturally responsive, collaborative care for diverse mental health needs.

Licensed Master of Social Work in Texas
Supervised by Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, PTSD, grief, stress, and major life transitions. I especially value serving Latino individuals, veterans, and underserved populations in the Rio Grande Valley. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to each client’s needs. I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to build healthier, more meaningful lives.

My Background and Approach

I am Kenneth Balboa, a Licensed Master Social Worker based in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, where I was born and raised. I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a concentration in practice with Latino individuals, families, and communities. My background gives me a deep understanding of the cultural strengths and systemic challenges that shape the people I serve. In my clinical work, I support children, adolescents, adults, and veterans navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, grief, and major life transitions. My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I integrate CBT, ACT, SFBT, ERP, and Family-Focused Therapy, tailoring treatment to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. I strive to create a safe, culturally responsive space where people feel heard, respected, and empowered to build change.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150/session

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