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Al Balaa, LCPC
Maryland
LCPC in Maryland - Anxiety and Trauma
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Al Balaa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 12 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship concerns, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
He uses clear, practical steps in session. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and learn skills that fit daily life. Sessions also address deeper feelings like guilt, shame, and issues around forgiveness and self-love.
Al combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He also draws on existential ideas about meaning and occasional hypnotherapy work, depending on the person's goals. Treatment focuses on concrete strategies alongside space to talk through painful memories.
People who contact him can expect structured work on thinking patterns and behavior. He balances skill-building with time for emotional processing. That balance is intended to help with symptom management, decision-making, and rebuilding confidence after loss or trauma.
His practice emphasizes regular review of progress and practical adjustments when something is not working. He helps people clarify life purpose and make manageable changes. Sessions speak plainly about coping, recovery, and next steps so people can apply what they learn between meetings.
How his approaches translate to online work
Al uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in clear, practical ways online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being listened to and using that feedback to guide what skills or topics to try next.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when people need tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills teach concrete techniques for handling intense feelings and improving relationships without escalating conflict.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. He will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means sessions can shift between skill practice, problem solving, and processing difficult memories according to each person’s needs.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also allow sessions without video when bandwidth is limited or a brief phone check-in is more practical. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets for remote sessions so skills practice continues between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship issues, anger, career problems, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, skills-focused approach that combines talking through problems with exercises to change thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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