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About Barbara Balowitz

Barbara Balowitz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW)  providing individual and couples psychotherapy.  Her specialty areas include depression, anxiety, stress and trauma.  She maintains a private practice in Salem, Oregon. She is available to work with therapy to clients in Oregon.

With over 25 years experience as a clinician, Barbara utilizes cognitive therapy, mindfulness and other therapy techniques.  Other areas of expertise are  panic and worry. She provides individual and couples counseling for loss and grief, self-esteem concerns and life transition issues.

Barbara is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her treatment approach is to provide support and feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a blend of approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she collaborates with  clients to build on strengths, and  to identify and achieve changes leading to a more joyful life.

Education

  • MSW,  Boston University School of Social Work, Boston, MA

Additional Training

  • Ongoing continuing education

License, Certifications & Awards

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Oregon
  • Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work

Professional Activities and Memberships

  • National Association of Social Workers
  • American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work

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My Values

Confidentiality

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Creativity

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Compassion

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Acceptance

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