Dawn Balcazar, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
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Wellesley, MA 02482
Let's Connect (508) 332-7305
With 35 years of experience, I do individual psychotherapy with all age groups. Issues include loss; relational difficulties; regulating moods; self-injury; sadness and depression; and healing from a history of childhood abuse; infidelity, navigating the divorce process. While all sorts of folks are welcome here, my areas of expertise are: 1. in helping college students through that developmental transition, especially those who are first generation. 2. Helping people to navigate transitions and losses such as death as well as the divorce process.
Specialties: Bereavement and loss. College student transitions especially first generation students. Divorce or illness or death of a relative. History of psychological trauma; self-injury ;mood regulation. Consultation for therapists especially those who are interested in the Internal Family Systems approach.
My approach is relaxed, authentic and validating: what you feel, experience and do serves some purpose within you. Let's recognize all of your feelings and qualities and not label you in a pejorative way. I have a solid background, am well trained and value you as my collaborator here.
Call or Email Dawn Balcazar, Ph.D. now for a free 15 minute consultation - (508) 332-7305
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- BC/BS PPO only
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
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Dawn Balcazar, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Psychologist: Dr. Dawn Balcazar
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 4659 Dr. Dawn Balcazar
- In Practice for 38 Years
- Certificate from IFS Institute, Levels 1, 2, 3 and IFS Certified Psychotherapist
- Attended UMASS/Amherst:clinical psychology doctoral program, Ph.D., Graduated 1985
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 332-7305
Dawn Balcazar, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- first generation college age/young adults
- Divorce
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (508) 332-7305
Dawn Balcazar, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (508) 332-7305
Dawn Balcazar, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Groups
College Student Bereavement Group
This is a co-educational group for those college students in the surrounding area: Babson, Olin; Wellesley; Brandeis, MBCC and any other surrounding college. Issues of loss of a parent or sibling are discussed. This is not a drop in group-please call.
Expertise
Grief
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$30-$40
Group Meets
Every Wed 2:30 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.
Location
Wellesley, MA
572 Washington Street
Suite 4
Wellesley, MA 02482
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Good Parenting through the Divorce Process
What is the good divorce and how do parents achieve it? Informed by the literature on the subject, this group is designed for parents to support each other through divorce while talking through specifics around how to best help their children through the transition.
Expertise
Divorce
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40-$50
Group Meets
Every Sat 11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Location
Dawn Balcazar, Ph.D.
572 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
Email Dr. Dawn Balcazar about this group or call - (508) 332-7305
Location
Nearby Areas
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Dawn Balcazar, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Last Modified: 12 Feb 2024