Maria Alejandra Balan
Counselor, LMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Let's Connect (786) 244-7045
I am skilled at treating a range of mental health issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relational issues, substance use disorders, and addiction. I believe in utilizing a holistic approach to treatment while using various evidenced based modalities including MCBT, ACT, and Gottman Method (completed Level 3).
I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida with 17 years of experience. I am passionate about serving individual and couples from various ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientation.
I build rapport with clients through a compassionate approach while meeting each client where they are at in their journey.
Call or Email Maria Alejandra Balan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (786) 244-7045
Let's Connect (786) 244-7045
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $90
- Couple Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Paypal, Venmo, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- AvMed
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (786) 244-7045
Maria Alejandra Balan
Counselor, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH17182 Maria Alejandra Balan
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Attended Nova Southeastern University, Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2008
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (786) 244-7045
Maria Alejandra Balan
Counselor, LMHC