While Washington D.C. is a city chock full of excellent doctors, psychiatrists and therapists, some stand out from the crowd. What distinguishes Dr. Ballon is his long-term and specialized dual training in medication treatment and talk therapy. He has the unusual talent and ability to integrate courses of therapy that draw on both areas of expertise.
Dr. Ballon considers himself a partner with his patients. Together they work to distinguish current problems, explore relevant medical history, address psychological concerns, and determine the best course of treatment and a customized plan for each individual patient.
Dr. Ballon considers himself a partner with his patients. Together they work to distinguish current problems, explore relevant medical history, address psychological concerns, and determine the best course of treatment and a customized plan for each individual patient.
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As a Board certified psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Dr. Ballon is a medical doctor with specialized experience in understanding the brain and its psychological counterpart, the mind. With more than 30 years of experience treating thousands of patients, he is in a unique position to understand and help both the chemical imbalances which afflict some patients, as well as the troubling feelings, conflicts, and losses which burden others.
Adults, teenagers, the elderly, single working parents - just about anyone who is experiencing life difficulties in areas such as relationships or work, or is having painful symptoms like persistent nervousness or sadness - can benefit from therapy and/or medication treatment. You don't have to have a severe mental illness to benefit from therapy.
Dr. Ballon meets with the patient for 45 minute sessions. As might be expected, the exact nature of the exchange differs from patient to patient. However, a common goal of all therapy work is that doctor and patient collaborate to develop a helpful mutual understanding of the patient's problems. The tone of the session is friendly and open.
Certified in Psychoanalysis by the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis in Washington, DC. Why is it important that you be a medical doctor? Psychiatrists are medical doctors with advanced training in mental health. They have completed a residency in psychiatry. They have an in-depth view of the whole patient and a deep knowledge of the relationship between physical and mental problems.
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