Pain is real. But so is hope.

By deciding to seek therapy and share your story, you have taken control of your life and your future. We want you to know that you are not alone and your bravery does not go unnoticed. We will be an ear to listen and a safe harbor in the storm. We believe there is always hope.
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About

Our Team

Nicole Hughes, LCSW-C I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than twelve years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Does your child seem anxious, irritable, down, or unable to focus? I will provide your child a safe space to explore their feelings and learn coping skills through interactive therapy sessions. My extensive experience in school-based settings has allowed me to treat children and teens of all ages experiencing a variety of concerns including behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, adjustment, divorce, grief, trauma, and anger. For adults experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, and trauma I provide a non-judgmental space to be heard, understood and gently challenged. My treatment approach is primarily client-centered; with the understanding that building a strong, trusting relationship is the most essential component of effective therapy. Kyle Aaron, LCPC My ideal client is anyone who is struggling to find traction and purpose in life, and who may be feeling stuck. I have extensive experience working with people struggling with a variety of issues and have worked with people at every stage of the their journey. I have helped many clients reclaim their "hero's journey" and find their way out of the maze of anxiety, depression and apathy they may find themselves in. I provide a humanistic relational approach, that simply means that much of the benefit of therapy is gained from the quality of the relationship. I believe a quality relationship to be one that allows for a full expression of thoughts and feelings. I've also worked and trained in several skills-based therapies such as CBT, DBT and ACT.
Nicole Hughes, LCSW-C & Kyle Aaron, LCPC
Licensed Therapists

Services

Professional Counseling for Children and Adults

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bullying
  • Child or Adolescent
  • College Mental Health
  • Coping Skills
  • Grief
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Parenting
  • PTSD
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Burnout
  • Work Stress
  • Women's Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Substance Use
  • Life Transitions

Approaches

  • Person-Centered
  • Attachment-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Psychotherapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Insurance Accepted

  • United Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Aetna

Fees

  • 15 minute Initial Consultation : $0
  • New Client Intake: $150
  • Individual Therapy (50 minutes): $150

Locations

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Perry Hall, MD 21128

Balance Bay Counseling LLC

828 Dulaney Valley Rd Suite 1
Towson, MD 21204-2822

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