Al Balaa

Al Balaa, MD, LCPC, is a licensed therapist based in Maryland with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and anger issues, career challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional areas of focus include forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.

His approach draws from client-centered principles and a number of structured therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, hypnotherapy, and existential methods. He integrates these approaches to help people explore their values, develop self-compassion, and challenge patterns that maintain suffering. The work emphasizes holistic healing and practical tools alongside reflective exploration.

Balaa often collaborates with older adults seeking meaningful personal growth while also supporting adults across the lifespan who want to process grief, manage anxiety, rebuild self-worth, and move toward clearer life purpose. He aims to offer a respectful, non-judgmental space where individuals can examine difficult emotions, release burdensome patterns, and take steps toward greater emotional clarity and agency.