Victoria Balenger
Psychologist, PhD
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Olney, MD 20832
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Based on my broad experience in higher education, Federal EAP's and law enforcement/national security settings, I have observed that many people are "too well-adapted for their own good". Caretaking others, performing above expectations, and appearing just fine while their physical or emotional health is being eroded by chronic stress or unhealthy coping mechanisms. In an initial phone consultation, I try to help prospective clients define and clarify their reasons for seeking help. I then provide recommendations regarding counseling, psychotherapy, or other support or treatment options in the person's best interest.
I am an empathic and highly engaged therapist who can help you gain insight and make desired changes, i.e., socially, interpersonally, vocationally. This process typically balances useful cognitive/behavioral strategies; energy psychology methods to diffuse stress; and gentle exploration of any unresolved traumas, losses, or family-of-origin dynamics.
I am committed to understanding and genuinely meeting clients' needs in a holistic, integrated way. Beyond psychotherapy, I can provide issue-specific counseling or coaching to help navigate many life challenges. I am also well-versed in the 12-step self-help model & can bolster relapse prevention efforts for those already established in alcohol recovery.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Victoria Balenger
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 03863 Victoria Balenger
- In Practice for 28 Years
- License: Virginia - Clinical Psychologist 0810002414 / 1996
- Certificate from Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Certified Threat Manager / 2018
- Attended UMCP, PhD, Graduated 1994
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Victoria Balenger
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Grief
- Law enforcement, clearance-holding
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
- Workplace bullying or harassment
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Victoria Balenger
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Energy Psychology
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
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Victoria Balenger
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Primary Location
Victoria Balenger, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Olney, MD 20832
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Nearby Areas
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Victoria Balenger
Psychologist, PhD