Kelsey Balaban

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

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Kelsey Balaban

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP (she, her)

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1015 Beecave Woods Drive, Suite 207A, Austin, TX 78746

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1015 Beecave Woods Drive Suite 207A Austin, TX 78746

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Sometimes we don’t understand the feelings coming up, especially if we've learned that emotions get in the way or should be kept to ourselves. The world can be hard and unjust, and things happen that make it tough to trust ourselves or others, don’t they? Sometimes we wonder if we'll always feel lonely. We might ask why our relationships turn out the way they do, or why we try the same things over and over. When we’re waiting for the other shoe to drop or when life feels blah or overwhelming, we can wonder if this is all there is.

I’m interested in helping you feel less alone and more free in all of this. In individual therapy we develop trust and explore what gets in the way of the life we want. Group therapy helps us feel confident around others and build satisfying relationships. Both can help lift the weight of depression & anxiety and make us more alive to life's possibilities.

Let me know if any of this resonates with you. I offer a free initial 15-minute phone consult to see if we’d be a good fit. If we're not, I'm happy to help you find someone else who is.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Kelsey Balaban now - (512) 518-6482

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1015 Beecave Woods Drive

Suite 207A

Austin, TX 78746 map

(512) 518-6482

My website

If you reach out and don't hear back within 1-2 business days, check your spam folder to see if any email responses got sent there.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and groups

Let's Connect (512) 518-6482

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1015 Beecave Woods Drive

Suite 207A

Austin, TX 78746 map

(512) 518-6482

My website

If you reach out and don't hear back within 1-2 business days, check your spam folder to see if any email responses got sent there.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna

Kelsey Balaban

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (512) 518-6482

Kelsey Balaban

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (512) 518-6482

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 63067 Kelsey Balaban

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 10 years

Attended University of Texas at Austin, Master of Science in Social Work, Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

Certificate from International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists 66172 / 2020

Kelsey Balaban

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (512) 518-6482

Kelsey Balaban

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (512) 518-6482

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Anger Management
Bisexual
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Chronic Impulsivity
Codependency
Family Conflict
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Women's Issues

Kelsey Balaban

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (512) 518-6482

Kelsey Balaban

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (512) 518-6482

3 Endorsements

Emily D. Harrington-Cheney

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, IRT, CGP

When I think of Kelsey, I think of comfort, safety, and connection, and I imagine that is exactly what she brings to her clients. I really respect the amount of time and effort she puts into being a lifelong student of the art of therapy.

Katerina Harris

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MBA

Kelsey is a warm, professional, and conscientious therapist, highly skilled in family of origin work and group therapy. Her thoughtful approach creates a safe space for personal growth and meaningful connections.

K. Sophie Abel

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PMH-C, CGP

Kelsey is an incredibly thoughtful clinician whose wisdom feels like a very old soul. She is a wonderful listener in and out of her work, and has a warm, positive personality that makes the work of therapy feel like an embrace. Can't recommend her enough.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Relational
Trauma Focused

Kelsey Balaban

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (512) 518-6482

Kelsey Balaban

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (512) 518-6482

Groups

Interpersonal Process Group

Hosted by

Kelsey Balaban

This group is for folks who struggle with feeling alone or that they don't belong. It's for those who can get anxious in social settings, or who aren't sure how to relate to people of a different race, gender, or sexuality. Why group, though? This kind of therapy can help us make sense of our thoughts & feelings and understand others more easily. It lets us experiment with new interpersonal behaviors and take what we learn to our outside lives. If you'd like to improve your relationships, communication, or confidence, reach out. I'd love to talk.

Expertise

Anxiety

Depression

Peer Relationships

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$60+

Group Meets

Every Mon 6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

Rollingwood, TX 78746

Email Kelsey Balaban about this group or call - (512) 518-6482

Climate Café

Hosted by

Kelsey Balaban

This in-person event, co-led by Anna Graybeal and Kelsey Balaban, will meet Friday, August 22nd from 2:30-4:00pm, 2025 in Central Austin. We'd love for you to join us to share your feelings and experiences about the climate crisis. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit austingroups.org/events and click "Climate Cafe."