What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Dr. Shamis has been a great help to me during some very difficult periods in my life. She is a great listener, insightful, thoughtful and caring. She gives balanced advice that is helpful in navigating the challenges we discuss. I have recommended her to my friends and I highly recommend her here as well. ”
JBMore than 1 year ago
“Dr. Shamis has an excellent bedside manner, is kind, understanding, patient and provides awesome resources that have helped along my journey! I have been seeing her for quite some time and am very pleased with the progression that has been made. It is awesome to be able to set goals and successfully accomplish them. I am looking forward to my continued evolution with the resources that are being shared!”
NCMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis
Focus areas
Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis
Depression
Anxiety
Divorce Counseling
Couples Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Coaching
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, Russian
Getting to know Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis
Experienced Clinical Psychologist and psychoanalyst with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Skilled in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, including family law mediation. Strong healthcare services professional, graduated from the New Center for Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, CA, and Ryokan College, where I earned both a PsyD and a Master's in Clinical Psychology.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $275 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $275 for 50 minutes
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Ryokan College, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Ryokan College, Master's in Clinical Psychology
Professional memberships
- American Psychoanalytic Association
- International Psychoanalytical Association
NPI number
1740705367
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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12 reviews
Most relevant
Very professionally personable, compassionate and insightful. She help lead me to resolve my existential issues.
More than 1 year agoME
She was awesome. Great listener and very reassuring.
February 4, 2023Aedan L.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Shamis has been a great help to me during some very difficult periods in my life. She is a great listener, insightful, thoughtful and caring. She gives balanced advice that is helpful in navigating the challenges we discuss. I have recommended her to my friends and I highly recommend her here as well.
More than 1 year agoJB
Dr. Shamis has an excellent bedside manner, is kind, understanding, patient and provides awesome resources that have helped along my journey! I have been seeing her for quite some time and am very pleased with the progression that has been made. It is awesome to be able to set goals and successfully accomplish them. I am looking forward to my continued evolution with the resources that are being shared!
More than 1 year agoNC
Dr. Shamis is a brilliant shrink. She's very empathetic, intuitive, supportive and truly wonderful in helping me reframe negative thoughts Into something positive I can use going forward. I take written notes on what she says during our session so I can remember and keep them. Highest highest praise and recommendation.
More than 1 year agoAR
Dr Shamis is a wonderful psychologist and therapist. She is kind, knowledgeable, always present, and positive,. She helped me greatly with my Parkinson’s, my ex-husband being my caregiver. I will always be grateful for her support and clarity.
More than 1 year agoDR
Dr. Shamis is always on time and very responsive! She’s also created a very open, judgement-free environment where I feel comfortable to tell her anything. She gives great dating advice too - ha!
More than 1 year agoBS
In addition to the knowledge and experience Dr. Balashova-Shamis has in her field, which is evident when you speak with her, she is non-judgmental and a psychologist you can absolutely trust. She guides you through self-discovery with different techniques and has been my advocate from day one.
More than 1 year agoKG
So grateful for Dr. Shamis and have referred her to several friends. She is a great listener, helps me to see blind spots or reframe thinking, and is reliable and prompt. I also appreciate the convenience of using zoom for sessions and that Dr. Shamis tries to accommodate if I need to reschedule.
More than 1 year agoLW
My visit was excellent. Dr Balashova-Shamis is very professional, empathic and helpful. She had superb "bed side manner" that put me at ease very quickly. Her kindness and caring manner was very comforting and it was easy to open up to her about some difficult situations I was dealing with. I was especially impressed by her knowledge of human behavior and her ability to go to the core of the issues that I was struggling with. I felt like I had known her for years and she was able to look clearly at my problems and help me find a path. There was no sense of her being judgmental -- it was all very supportive, positive, but clear headed and straight forward at the same time. All in all, it was an excellent visit and I felt much better after talking to her.
More than 1 year agoPF
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis?
Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis speak?
Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis speaks English and Russian.
How do patients rate Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis in reviews?
12 patients have reviewed Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.