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Christine Ballance

LCPC Brave Is Better LLC
Specialties: Open Relationships/Polyamory, Kink/Diverse Sexualities, LGBTQIA+, Non Monogamy, Trauma,
Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Optum, BlueCross and BlueShield

Introduction

Christine Ballance is an LGBTQ therapist working with consensually non-monogamous individuals, neurodivergent thinkers, and the kink community. She embraces living authentically as a way of finding healing in therapy. She offers an integrative approach focusing on your unique needs while helping you live your life more congruently through self-love and stronger relationships. To schedule a session please feel free to email christine@braveisbetter.com. This is the most efficient way to contact me and will receive the quickest response. :)

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCPC #180011136 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Open Relationships/Polyamory
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities
  • Altered State of Consciousness

Age groups

  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Christine Ballance accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychotherapy, 60 min $125 - $260

Locations

Brave Is Better LLC
Edwardsville, IL 62025-2802
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Frequently asked questions

Is Christine Ballance accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Christine Ballance is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Christine Ballance offer telehealth appointments? Christine Ballance does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Christine Ballance specialize in? Christine Ballance specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Self Esteem, Trauma, and Kink/Diverse Sexualities.
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