Bobbi Ballard (she/her)

High levels of anxiety feel intolerable, but they are very treatable. I have extensive experience helping people with generalized anxiety, panic, OCD, phobias, agoraphobia, and social anxiety. I have a holistic perspective, using mind-body techniques to help decrease physical symptoms, and teach different ways of thinking, reacting and behaving. With phobias, I use an evidence-based protocol that is extremely effective in eliminating phobias.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a humanistic approach to therapy developed in tandem with the science of adult attachment theory. It is used to address depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress. It focuses on reshaping both internal experience and external patterns of engagement with others. I have completed extensive continuing education in this modality of therapy, and implemented it with clients for over 20 years.

CBT is foundational, and my training and implementation of it spans the past 25 years. CBT emphasizes helping individuals learn to be their own therapists. Through exercises in the session as well as “homework” exercises outside of sessions, clients learn to develop coping skills, so they can learn to change their own thinking, problematic emotions, and behavior.

ACT adopts the view that there are valid alternatives to trying to change the way you think, including mindful behavior, attention to personal values, and commitment to action. By taking steps to change your behavior while, at the same time, learning to accept your psychological experiences, you can eventually change your attitude and emotional state. I have obtained extensive training in ACT through continuing education and peer counseling.

Therapy for depression is individualized based on your circumstances. There may be grief or past trauma that contributes to your low mood that we work through in therapy. Current stressors might have pushed you past your limits, & we will work to get you back on track. Some common areas addressed in therapy for depression are dealing with negative thoughts, learning new ways to interact with your emotions, exploring coping patterns, & trying out new ways of interacting with yourself & others.

I work with people in therapy to support & guide them in managing stress in healthy ways. We figure out how to minimize your stress where possible, and cope with unavoidable stress. Stress is a normal part of life, but current times are really testing our limits. Our built-in biological responses help us cope with stress, but chronic stress wears you out and can cause emotional symptoms of burnout, depression, & anxiety, as well as decreased immune functioning and physical symptoms.

Therapy for depression is individualized based on your circumstances. There may be grief or past trauma that contributes to your low mood that we work through in therapy. Current stressors might have pushed you past your limits, & we will work to get you back on track. Some common areas addressed in therapy for depression are dealing with negative thoughts, learning new ways to interact with your emotions, exploring coping patterns, & trying out new ways of interacting with yourself & others.

Therapy for depression is individualized based on your circumstances. There may be grief or past trauma that contributes to your low mood that we work through in therapy. Current stressors might have pushed you past your limits, & we will work to get you back on track. Some common areas addressed in therapy for depression are dealing with negative thoughts, learning new ways to interact with your emotions, exploring coping patterns, & trying out new ways of interacting with yourself & others.

IFS takes the approach that we all have an inner world made up of of parts that want to help us, but who have taken on extreme roles in an effort to keep us safe. These extreme parts become less disruptive and more cooperative once their concerns are addressed and they feel safer. IFS is a research-supported therapy with established efficacy. It feels like doing family therapy in your head! When you listen to all your parts, and access your core Self, you can heal your wounded parts.

Whether recent or rooted in the past, trauma can significantly impact your well-being. Therapy provides a safe space to process trauma, address triggers, and develop coping mechanisms. I use a tailored approach that respects your unique experiences, and together we gradually confront and reframe distressing experiences, thoughts and emotions. Ultimately our goal is helping you reclaim a sense of safety and empowerment in your daily life.