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Betsy Balkind

Betsy Balkind

LCSW

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

I help adults dealing with Complex PTSD, dissociation and grief to feel understood and make real change in their lives. If you have been struggling with your emotions, feeling overwhelmed by life, and wanting to feel different, reach out and we can see if we might be a good match.

Therapy Philosophy

I come to the work with trauma-informed, attachment based approaches, with a large focus being on our relationship and attunement so that you can feel safe and ready to get into the tough stuff.

Special Training & Certifications

Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Levels 1, 2 and 3 - Parnell Institute, 2023 and 2024 IFS Online Circle: Foundations of the IFS Model - Internal Family Systems Institute, 2022 Trauma Treatment Telehealth Certificate - 2020

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Trauma Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) ADHD

Therapist Methodology

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Relational Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy EMDR Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Class-conscious / economic justice Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Collaborative Humor and humanity Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Dignity and respect Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Movement or art-informed Pleasure and joy as healing Connection between personal and systemic healing Embodied empowerment
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 12 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,LGBTQIA+ clients

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    9145008840
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 , New York
    United States
    📍 Phoenix, Arizona
    United States