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Dr. Robert Balich, LPC
Colorado
Dr Robert Balich LPC - Stress and Addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Solution-Focused goals
About Robert
Dr. Robert Balich is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 12 years of clinical experience based in Colorado. He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, and relationship and communication problems. He works with people who are dealing with life changes, workplace issues, feelings of isolation, and struggles around guilt and shame.
Dr. Balich uses practical, structured methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions are aimed at clarifying immediate problems and trying concrete steps that can change daily routines. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and brief solution-focused techniques to outline clear, manageable goals.
His background includes a master’s degree in counseling and a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Wyoming. The LPC credential is listed as CO LPC. He has spent a dozen years helping people work through mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and substance use concerns.
In sessions, he emphasizes collaborative planning and short-term strategies that can be practiced between meetings. Meetings focus on specific behaviors, thought patterns, and small experiments to test different approaches. He also addresses issues like compassion fatigue and problems related to workplace stress.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Dr. Balich uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns and related behaviors. CBT here focuses on practical steps - identifying a troubling thought, testing it, and trying a different response to see what changes in daily life.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters to them. Solution-Focused Therapy appears in his approach as short-term goal work that identifies small, achievable next steps and measures progress quickly.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend whether CBT, client-centered listening, or solution-focused tasks will be most useful. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and keeping sessions consistent during life changes. Because specific session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to attend brief check-ins, schedule around work, or choose a meeting style that reduces travel time while focusing on concrete strategies and homework between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addictions, plus related issues like workplace problems and isolation.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through small behavioral experiments.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 12 years of professional counseling experience and a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC listed as CO LPC and practices out of Colorado.
Can sessions be conducted in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original 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 does someone get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.