Dr. Cheryl Ballou, LCP, PsyD, CA | Psychologist

About Dr. Cheryl Ballou

Focus areas

Anxiety

Psychological Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Cheryl Ballou

My name is Cheryl Ann Ballou, PsyD, PSY24243. I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, Los Angeles, and hold a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Baptist University. I am a CBT therapist trained to provide EMDR, specializing in trauma and PTSD, including combat-related PTSD. My approach As a CBT therapist, I believe every mind can change, even just a little, so ideas, exercises, challenges, and homework are important to how I work. My focus As a trauma/PTSD therapist, I typically see anxiety and depression as the presenting problems. My communication style I engage my patients and invite them to provide me with whatever feedback they may have in service to their case. My journey to therapy I became a psychotherapist after working as a physical therapist for 25 years. My goals for you Patients are expected to consider their own goals, which can be revised at any time, to articulate their goals, and to work toward achieving their therapy goals. My first session with you I conduct a thorough evaluation at the initial session, addressing personal, social, legal, financial, medical, and sleep histories. A mental health history is taken. If indicated, histories of drug, alcohol, gambling, shopping, sex, and pornography addictions, as well as eating disorders and sexual issues, are explored. History of suicide attempts and cutting behaviors are also addressed.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

Alliant International University, Los Angeles, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
California Baptist University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1134325491

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What practice does Dr. Cheryl Ballou work with?

Dr. Cheryl Ballou works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Cheryl Ballou?

Dr. Cheryl Ballou frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Cheryl Ballou on their profile.