About Dr.Ballard:
Dr. Ballard is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is nationally recognized as a Health Service Provider in Psychology by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, an organization committed to advancing psychology as a profession and improving the delivery of high quality health services to the public. Additionally, she has worked as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Huston-Tillotson University where she taught a number of courses including African American Psychology, Neuropsychology, Abnormal Psychology and Counseling Theory and Practice. Dr. Ballard provides psychological services to the public via her private practice located in Pflugerville, Texas. She is a Consultative Examiner for the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and she offers consulting services on parenting issues, diversity issues and healthy relationship boundaries. Dr. Ballard provides culturally competent psychotherapy to a broad client base including adults, adolescents and children. With over 18 years of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Ballard has expanded her focus to include the elimination of mental health disparity through cultural competence and mental health stigma reduction. She addresses this as well as other mental health topics through speaking engagements, workshops and presentations. In her private practice, she provides individual, family and couples therapy for adults and "Motivational Enhancement Therapy" for 10-18 year olds. Play Therapy for younger children is offered on a limited basis.
Education/Credentials:
Licensed Psychologist #34216: Licensed for Independent Practice in the State of Texas
Credentialed as a Health Service Provider in Psychology by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (NRHSPP) Registrant No: 52687
http://www.nationalregister.org/designate.htm
Doctor of Psychology, Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
American Psychological Association (APA) Approved Program in Clinical Psychology
Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
APA Approved
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology
Bowie State University, University of Maryland System
Member of the American Psychological Association
http://apa.org/
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Relevant Experience:
Assistant Professor of Psychology: Huston-Tillotson University
Courses Taught: Introduction to Psychology, Counseling Theory and Practice, Cognition and Perception, Human Growth and Development, Neuropsychology, Abnormal Psychology, African American Psychology
Former Director of the Huston-Tillotson University Counseling and Consultation Center. Also served as the University Psychologist providing comprehensive mental health services and consultation to a diverse University community.
Settings in which I've worked:
*Community Mental Health Center, (Individual, Couples, Family) Adults/Children
*Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, (Individual, Couples, Family) Adults/Children
*Private, Group Practice, (Adults, Children)
*Intensive, Family Based, In-home Treatment (Adults/Children)
*Partial Hospitalization: Treatment Program for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children and Adolescents.
*Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Chronic and Severe Mental Health Issues (Adults-All Age Ranges)
*Public School System (Elementary Level) Crisis Intervention Resource Teacher.
*College Counseling Center (Adults 18 and up) Primarily young adults.
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My Philosophy:
As a cognitive-behavioral therapist with an eclectic base, my goal is to help you recognize the profound role your thoughts play in influencing your emotions and behavior. I am also strongly influenced by the deep exploration of the "self" that is characteristic of “Humanistic” and “Psychodynamic” therapy. Incorporating these complementary approaches into the therapy process will assist you in gaining broader and deeper self awareness. They will assist me in helping you to recognize your individual uniqueness and the profound role that past experiences play in your current life.
I strive to form a “working alliance” with you; a relationship in which you feel supported, validated and free to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings in safety and confidence. It is the freedom of self exploration in the context of both "negative" and "positive" emotions with a competent, caring professional that makes therapy unique. The enhanced degree of confidentiality and unconditional positive regard of the therapeutic relationship distinguishes it from "friendships” and other significant relationships in life. Many find this experience safe, comforting and liberating.
Please contact me today at (512)704-8349 or psychologist@drronnetteballard.com if you are ready to begin the journey toward the life you envision for yourself.
Dr. Ballard is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is nationally recognized as a Health Service Provider in Psychology by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, an organization committed to advancing psychology as a profession and improving the delivery of high quality health services to the public. Additionally, she has worked as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Huston-Tillotson University where she taught a number of courses including African American Psychology, Neuropsychology, Abnormal Psychology and Counseling Theory and Practice. Dr. Ballard provides psychological services to the public via her private practice located in Pflugerville, Texas. She is a Consultative Examiner for the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and she offers consulting services on parenting issues, diversity issues and healthy relationship boundaries. Dr. Ballard provides culturally competent psychotherapy to a broad client base including adults, adolescents and children. With over 18 years of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Ballard has expanded her focus to include the elimination of mental health disparity through cultural competence and mental health stigma reduction. She addresses this as well as other mental health topics through speaking engagements, workshops and presentations. In her private practice, she provides individual, family and couples therapy for adults and "Motivational Enhancement Therapy" for 10-18 year olds. Play Therapy for younger children is offered on a limited basis.
Education/Credentials:
Licensed Psychologist #34216: Licensed for Independent Practice in the State of Texas
Credentialed as a Health Service Provider in Psychology by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (NRHSPP) Registrant No: 52687
http://www.nationalregister.org/designate.htm
Doctor of Psychology, Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
American Psychological Association (APA) Approved Program in Clinical Psychology
Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
APA Approved
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology
Bowie State University, University of Maryland System
Member of the American Psychological Association
http://apa.org/
__________________________________________________________________________
Relevant Experience:
Assistant Professor of Psychology: Huston-Tillotson University
Courses Taught: Introduction to Psychology, Counseling Theory and Practice, Cognition and Perception, Human Growth and Development, Neuropsychology, Abnormal Psychology, African American Psychology
Former Director of the Huston-Tillotson University Counseling and Consultation Center. Also served as the University Psychologist providing comprehensive mental health services and consultation to a diverse University community.
Settings in which I've worked:
*Community Mental Health Center, (Individual, Couples, Family) Adults/Children
*Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, (Individual, Couples, Family) Adults/Children
*Private, Group Practice, (Adults, Children)
*Intensive, Family Based, In-home Treatment (Adults/Children)
*Partial Hospitalization: Treatment Program for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children and Adolescents.
*Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Chronic and Severe Mental Health Issues (Adults-All Age Ranges)
*Public School System (Elementary Level) Crisis Intervention Resource Teacher.
*College Counseling Center (Adults 18 and up) Primarily young adults.
___________________________________________________________________
My Philosophy:
As a cognitive-behavioral therapist with an eclectic base, my goal is to help you recognize the profound role your thoughts play in influencing your emotions and behavior. I am also strongly influenced by the deep exploration of the "self" that is characteristic of “Humanistic” and “Psychodynamic” therapy. Incorporating these complementary approaches into the therapy process will assist you in gaining broader and deeper self awareness. They will assist me in helping you to recognize your individual uniqueness and the profound role that past experiences play in your current life.
I strive to form a “working alliance” with you; a relationship in which you feel supported, validated and free to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings in safety and confidence. It is the freedom of self exploration in the context of both "negative" and "positive" emotions with a competent, caring professional that makes therapy unique. The enhanced degree of confidentiality and unconditional positive regard of the therapeutic relationship distinguishes it from "friendships” and other significant relationships in life. Many find this experience safe, comforting and liberating.
Please contact me today at (512)704-8349 or psychologist@drronnetteballard.com if you are ready to begin the journey toward the life you envision for yourself.
