About me
As a licensed therapist in Maryland, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients develop self-compassion, explore life purpose, and heal from experiences of guilt, shame, and trauma.
With over a decade of clinical experience, I focus on empowering individuals to transform challenging emotional patterns. My therapeutic work emphasizes holistic healing, particularly for older adults seeking meaningful personal growth. I draw from evidence-based practices to support clients in developing resilience, processing grief, managing anxiety, and rebuilding self-esteem.
My commitment is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can courageously explore their inner world, release emotional burdens, and rediscover their inherent strength and potential. Together, we'll work collaboratively to support your unique journey of healing and self-discovery. I also work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma, Abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem, Motivation
- Compassion fatigue
Addictions , Relationship issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Forgiveness , Guilt and shame , Life purpose , Self-love
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 12
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
MD LCPC LC11565
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Al Balaa. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
Friendly and easy to talk to
Al saved our marriage!!! We are forever in his debt.
Al has been great, he’s asked my husband and I questions to further his understanding of the situations we bring to him, and he takes time to help us understand what we can work on, and how we can do it. We feel very comfortable coming to him with our concerns, we love working with him!
Al is an amazing therapist. One of the best I've had. He's kind understanding and there for you.
Listens and provides unbiased feedback based on information he is given. Is respectful and fair.
Listened to both sides
Fair in comments
I am learning more from my sessions with Mr. Al Balaa.
He was super amazing and really helped me out on something I was quite anxious about, highly recommended.
Very pleased with Al. My wife and I feel the same about him. He understands.
Al Balaa is a good counselor. He listens to all of my concerns and sees all spectrum of the situation at hand. He is very concerned about your feelings and working the issue at hand. Gave me homework to better understand what needs to be worked on to moving forward.
I appreciate his caring and support.
Al is very calming and insightful, constantly giving feedback that I haven’t thought of. He’s like a great friend that tells me what I need to hear.
Attentive focused calming and respectful