Robin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
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Ever met a friend for coffee, agreed to a last-minute hike, and only then realized you were wearing flip-flops? You weren’t unprepared—you just weren’t prepared for this. Major life changes—health, loss, retirement, or relationship shifts can feel like this. This is often the point where people realize they can’t approach life the way they used to. What once worked may no longer fit, and pushing through can leave you feeling unsettled or unsure how to move forward. I help people find solid footing again, so life feels manageable—and meaningful—once more.
Over more than 20 years, I’ve worked with people in emergency rooms, intensive care units, private practice, served as a clinical director, and taught future therapists at the university level. Different settings, but the same purpose: helping people navigate life’s biggest transitions.
Sometimes life changes gradually. Other times it’s a bit like taking a refreshing dip in the ocean, only to be knocked over by a wave you never saw coming. Suddenly you’ve got a mouthful of seawater, a swimsuit that weighs five pounds, and you’re trying to remember which way is up. Major life transitions can feel a wee bit like that.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Robin Balchen now - (805) 669-9453
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem EAP
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Quest Behavioral Health
Robin Balchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCS 26782 Robin Balchen
- In Practice for 23 years
- Attended University of Denver, Graduated 2003
- Membership with NASW
- Certificate from Pacifica Graduate Institute Ecopsychology Ecopsychology / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Robin Balchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Email me or call with questions - (805) 669-9453
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Grief
- Chronic Illness
Expertise
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress
Robin Balchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Email me or call with questions - (805) 669-9453
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eco Therapy and Adolescent Development
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
Robin Balchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Email me or call with questions - (805) 669-9453
Location
Additional Location
Juniper Counseling
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 669-9453Nearby Areas
Robin Balchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (805) 669-9453