Emily Balestra is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Divorce, Family Conflict, Learning Disabilities, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
As a therapist I believe the answers we seek are within ourselves and it takes courage to find them. I want to support and guide people on their journeys to find answers and help them lead more fulfilling lives. I counsel children, adolescents, adults, and families. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Person-Centered techniques when working with clients. I am also certified in play therapy and use play as one method, when working with children, to communicate, explore, and express feelings. I approach clients with empathy and authenticity and guide them based on individual needs and comfort level. In my former position as a school based therapist I worked with children and families struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, grief and loss, emotion regulation, low self-esteem, and a variety of other life stressors. As a parent and a former teacher, I am experienced in recognizing individual needs and have developed the interpersonal skills to work with clients of a