Location
Offers online therapy
Taking new clients using telehealth services at this time.
About
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with children and adolescents as well as their families. I have experience working with individuals and families around many issues including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have worked in the outpatient mental health setting, community setting, and in the school setting assisting children and teens with academic and social challenges. I also work with many couples to help improve communication and build the foundation for their own family.
I offer children the opportunity to learn skills to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I work closely with parents to assist with the parent child relationship and enhance the overall family dynamic. I teach couples to communicate more effectively with their partner and how to work together as a team through everyday challenges.
I feel it is important for every client to feel safe and comfortable in the therapy setting. I use creative interventions in order for clients to learn more practical solutions to everyday stressors. I also know the importance of keeping the family involved to be able to support the child or teen throughout life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Allyson Balara now - (508) 348-7002 x12
Finances
Accepted Insurance Plans
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 15 Years
- License: Massachusetts / 7778
- School: University of New Orleans
- Year Graduated: 2008
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: MAMCHA
Endorsements
"Allyson is a wonderful and caring therapist who specializes in working with children and families."
"referred by Joel Thayer"
"Allyson uses her passion and genuine heart to support the kids that she works with!"
"Endorsement"
"Allyson does a great job at making kids and their parents feel comfortable and in good hands. And they are! Her understanding of family dynamics also makes her an excellent couples therapist and insightful with her individuals she works with as well."
Counselor, LMHC, BC-TMH, CCTP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Child
- Marital and Premarital
Issues
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Age
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
- Toddler
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Strength-Based
Last Modified: 30 Nov 2022
(508) 348-7002 x12