Personal Statement

I help people who are feeling overwhelmed get back on track. I assist young adults anxious about work or life and who need support and tools to move ahead. Clients of all ages may be going through challenges or life transitions that show up as anxiety or depression or just feeling stuck.

I also work with individuals and couples who are stuck in relationship patterns that no longer work for them.

I’m knowledgeable about a variety of techniques such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapy, but I use a variety of approaches to helping my clients.

As you might expect from my location in the heart of Atlanta, my clients are a diverse group of men and women. I strive to be an anti-racist therapist responsive to the needs of Black clients and other people of color. As a gay man I strongly support empowerment of women. LGBTQ concerns are a special focus of mine; you have the right to expect your therapist to be comfortable and knowledgeable about your concerns.

I’ve been in private practice in Atlanta for more than 30 years. I work out of comfortable and tranquil home office in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood. (I also offer video sessions if that’s more convenient.) My clients find me engaged, supportive and nonjudgmental.

Whether you’ve made use of counseling and therapy before or are seeking a counselor for the first time, I welcome questions you might have about working together. Let’s get started!

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Stress

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Process Oriented Psychology

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Out Of Network

Years in Practice

20+ years

Services Fee

  • Therapy Session $160-$180

Payments Accepted

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Videos

YouTube Video

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 000577 GA 1987

Certifications

Name Year
Certified Prepare/Enrich Provider (CPEP) 2015

Associations

Name Duration
American Counseling Association (ACA) 1987-Present

Education

School Degree Major Year
Purdue University MSClinical Psychology1978

Languages

  • English

Office Address


John R. Ballew, M.S., L.P.C.

John R. Ballew, M.S., L.P.C.

537 Linwood Ave NE

Atlanta, Georgia 30306

Hours Of Operation

Monday 11:00AM-7:00PM
Tuesday 11:00AM-7:00PM
Wednesday 11:00AM-7:00PM
Thursday 11:00AM-7:00PM
Friday 11:00AM-1:00PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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