Psychotherapy
Individuals, Couples, Families, Children and Adolescents
For adults, I address problems such as depression, anxiety, sexual anxiety, sexual trauma, infertility issues, post-partum depression, post adoption depression, poor self-satisfaction, escaping/avoiding abusive relationships, trying to understand your partner/family, your infidelity/partner infidelity, interracial relationship issues, racial and bi-racial identity issues, fear of intimacy, emotional eating and emotional issues brought about by diabetes, cancer or other physical health related conditions.
Special issues I address include self-criticism related to images of beauty (complexion–light/dark, body weight, hair texture, thin/full facial features etc.)
* I approach each person from an individual perspective and employ psychotherapy that is tailored to specific needs.
For adolescents, I address problems such as low self-esteem, lack of motivation, bullying behaviors including "mean girl" syndrome, relationship problems, emerging sexuality, sexual psychoeducation, parental/family conflict, racial and bi-racial identity problems, STD awareness, STD prevention and coping, drug/alcohol experimentation, academic failure and fear of rejection by peers.
* I have worked with adolescents extensively and utilize "Motivational Enhancement Therapy", an approach that has been found to be effective with difficult, resistant and unmotivated individuals. I also employ interactive techniques and creative, expressive activities.
For younger children, I address anger, poor self esteem, parental conflict, divorce trauma, sexual trauma, blended family issues, anxiety resulting in severe shyness and fear, separation anxiety, depression and attachment issues.
*Play therapy is a primary technique utilized with children. I have worked with children extensively and have significant experience with Filial Play Therapy. Filial Therapy incorporates the primary caregiver(s) into the therapy process and utilizes that relationship as an agent for healing and change.
*NOTE: AVAILABILTY OF PLAY THERAPY APPOINTMENT IS LIMITED. THERE MAY BE A WAITING LIST.
Psychoeducational Workshop Series:
Full-term workshops are conducted over a 4 week span with weekly meetings. Meetings are 1 and 1/2 hours long and involve an educational component and a discussion.
***Please return to my website for dates/times and locations of workshops. To request an abbreviated 1 day workshop on your site, contact Dr. Ballard directly at (512)704-8349 or psychologist@drronnetteballard.com
Mind/Body Wellness Workshops:
Special issues I address include self-criticism related to images of beauty (complexion–light/dark, body weight, hair texture, thin/full facial features etc.)
* I approach each person from an individual perspective and employ psychotherapy that is tailored to specific needs.
For adolescents, I address problems such as low self-esteem, lack of motivation, bullying behaviors including "mean girl" syndrome, relationship problems, emerging sexuality, sexual psychoeducation, parental/family conflict, racial and bi-racial identity problems, STD awareness, STD prevention and coping, drug/alcohol experimentation, academic failure and fear of rejection by peers.
* I have worked with adolescents extensively and utilize "Motivational Enhancement Therapy", an approach that has been found to be effective with difficult, resistant and unmotivated individuals. I also employ interactive techniques and creative, expressive activities.
For younger children, I address anger, poor self esteem, parental conflict, divorce trauma, sexual trauma, blended family issues, anxiety resulting in severe shyness and fear, separation anxiety, depression and attachment issues.
*Play therapy is a primary technique utilized with children. I have worked with children extensively and have significant experience with Filial Play Therapy. Filial Therapy incorporates the primary caregiver(s) into the therapy process and utilizes that relationship as an agent for healing and change.
*NOTE: AVAILABILTY OF PLAY THERAPY APPOINTMENT IS LIMITED. THERE MAY BE A WAITING LIST.
Psychoeducational Workshop Series:
Full-term workshops are conducted over a 4 week span with weekly meetings. Meetings are 1 and 1/2 hours long and involve an educational component and a discussion.
***Please return to my website for dates/times and locations of workshops. To request an abbreviated 1 day workshop on your site, contact Dr. Ballard directly at (512)704-8349 or psychologist@drronnetteballard.com
Mind/Body Wellness Workshops:
- Stress and Illness
- Depression and Diabetes
- Depression and Breast Cancer
- Depression and Infertility
Women’s Special Topic Workshops:
- Postpartum Depression
- Post Adoption Depression
- Miscarriage and Grief, Loss and Guilt
- Pregnancy Termination: Grief, Loss and Guilt
- Emotional Eating
Healthy Sexuality Workshops:
- Sex and the City: Defining our needs and wants, saying yes, saying no. Who has the rights to your body?
- My Sexuality: For young women/adolescents (ages 12-14) (ages 15-18)
Diversity/Special Populations:
- Mind-Body Wellness: Bridging the gap between mental and physical health in the African American Community.
- Light/Dark: The Spectrum of Beauty
- Super Girls: A one day self esteem workshop for girls ages 7-10.
Relationship Workshops:
- Origins of Violence in relationships: Where does it really begin?
- Can I touch you? Who has the rights to your body?(Youth/Adolescents)
Speaking Engagements:
For speaking engagements, contact Dr. Ballard at (512)704-8349 or psychologist@drronnetteballard.com for fee schedule.
