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Dr. Pamela Balentine

I earned my Ph.D. in 2004 specializing in Health Psychology, and earned my post-graduate certification in Clinical Forensic Psychology. I love learning and bringing the best research and practices into my daily work. My training, certifications, and continuing education include: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Michigan & Wisconsin, National Certified Counselor (NCC): Since 1998, National Certified Mental Health Forensic Evaluator (NBFE) – Diplomat, Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMP), Certified Forensic Behavioral Analyst (CFBA), Certified Hypnotherapist: Board Certified since 1998, American Counseling Association (ACA) since 1997, National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (NBCCH) – Fellow, Child and Adolescent Psychology Certificate, Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Disaster Mental Health Counselor (DMHC), Military Cultural Competence Training & Veterans’ Counselor, Crisis Care Network’s Disaster Assistance Response Team, Micro-Expression Training Expert Level, to name a few.

My Philosophical & Theoretical Approach

Includes the primary responsibility of respecting your integrity. All counseling approaches used by me are based on the belief that each client is unique and their background provides them with a personal array of experiences, skills, and abilities. I view my role as one of facilitating the development of your individual skills in order to achieve the realistic, relevant, and personally meaningful goals you choose. I respect and encourage your personal pattern of interests and abilities in developing your own integration of personal beliefs concerning dimensions of the body, mind, and spirit.

Specialties: I am licensed and trained to provide counseling services with specializations in: Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Child & Adolescent Psychology.

Additional Areas of Experience Include:

  • Building Confidence and Self-Esteem
  • Treating Phobias, Fears, and Anxiety
  • Sleep Disorders and Disturbances
  • Interpersonal Problems
  • Depression, Anxiety, Panic
  • Post Trauma Relief
  • Pain Management
  • Stress Management
  • Habit Control
  • Academic and Athletic Performance
  • Help with Life Transitions
  • LGBTQ+
  • Blocks to Motivation and Creativity
  • Treatment of Grief and Loss

“Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.” – Lord Byron.