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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Click HereClient 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
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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 | MS | Clinical Psychology | 1978 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
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 |