Al Balaa, MD, LCPC

Maryland · 12 years in practice

Al Balaa is a Maryland-based clinician with more than 12 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotions.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC11565 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1902446651 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Al

Al Balaa is a Maryland-based clinician with more than 12 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotions. He holds an MD and is a licensed clinical professional counselor - LCPC - and focuses on building self-compassion and workable strategies for daily life. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, and overwhelming stress.

He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, addiction, and burnout from caregiving or work. Practical goals include improving self-esteem, managing anger, and finding a clearer life purpose.

Background and approach

In sessions he blends talking therapies with hypnotherapy when appropriate, and draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques to change unhelpful patterns. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and aims to make sessions easy to follow. Clients can expect concrete skills, gentle reflection, and steps to try between meetings.

Al pays attention to feelings like guilt, shame, and issues around forgiveness. He works with people who want to rebuild confidence and practice more self-love. Therapy can also address career questions and relationship concerns in one-on-one work.

People come to him for help getting unstuck and for steady support through life changes. He collaborates with each person to set realistic goals and checks in on progress as therapy continues.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Al names

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Online support

Approaches and Online Care that Fit Your Life

Al combines hypnotherapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people shift thoughts and behaviors. Hypnotherapy may be used to access focused relaxation and reinforce new habits, which can help with anxiety, stress, and some trauma-related symptoms. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and empathy, helping people feel heard while they explore goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical tools for mood and behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative planning is reviewed as progress is made and adjustments are made when needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and for practicing skills together. Phone sessions can be a good option when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coping tools between sessions, or when someone prefers written communication. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and differing schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this clinician help with?

He works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, career issues, and ADHD. He also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental approach and combines talk therapy with practical skills. Sessions often include goal-setting, behavioral strategies, and reflective work to build self-compassion.

What is his professional background?

He has 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional challenges and life transitions. That experience shapes a practical, steady style in sessions.

What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

He holds an MD and is an LCPC, and he practices in Maryland.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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