Balanced Living

Balanced Living is a mental health counseling practice in Dalton, GA. The practice provides counseling for individuals, couples, and families, along with EMDR therapy, grief and bereavement counseling, LGBTQIA+ individual therapy, PTSD treatment, social anxiety disorder counseling, substance use counseling, telemental health, and therapy for depression. Balanced Living also has locations in Hiram and Rome, GA, and offers virtual appointments. The practice holds a rating of 5.00 based on 2 reviews.

The practice describes an integrative approach focused on physical, emotional, and mental wellness, with a staff of mental health counselors who work with clients individually or as part of a comprehensive team. Its counselors use evidence-based techniques and interventions, and the practice tailors therapy to each person, helping clients recognize underlying problems, realize their strengths, and adjust behaviors and thoughts. The mission is to provide respectful client care in its communities and to break the stigma around mental health, mental fitness, and emotional growth.

The staff includes Catrin Jensen, LPC, CPCS, NCC, EMDR; Carole Raspotnik, LPC, EMDR; Beth Bowman, LPC; Reba Bales, LPC, CPCS, EMDR; Anne Levine, LCSW; Sarah Metroka, LMSW; Madison Hill, APC; McKena Schrader, APC; Cayla Strong, LPC; and Amanda Holley, a counseling intern. Several counselors are accepting new clients, including telehealth clients, while others maintain waiting lists. The practice also accepts provider referrals and maintains resource links for mental and physical health.

Balanced Living is located on Benjamin Way, about a tenth of a mile from East Walnut Avenue and a third of a mile from West Walnut Avenue. Joan Lewis Park is roughly four tenths of a mile away, and V. D. Parrot Park is about six tenths of a mile from the office.

The practice is known for the positive rating its clients have given it, reflecting the care it provides to individuals, couples, and families in Dalton.