Mike Balsan, Licensed Psychologist, MA, PhD

Therapy that makes sense for you.

If you are struggling and not sure why, I can help. As a licensed psychologist, I can help you make sense of your challenges and provide skills and resources to help you find your center and live as your authentic self.

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About

About Crux Psychotherapy

I started Crux Psychotherapy because I believe that great therapy requires a thoughtful and customized approach. Therapy should be specifically tailored for each client, not copy and pasted from one session to the next. Each healing journey is different, so each client deserves their own approach. Unfortunately, many therapists cannot provide deeply individualized care because large health systems demand unsustainable workloads that leave providers frustrated and burned out. Here at Crux Psychotherapy, I can make the time to build an individualized treatment plan to help you find your way towards healing.

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Your Journey

Your Mental Health is My Priority

The work we do together will serve as more than a “fix” to your problems, it will help you move gracefully through all the challenges you face moving forward. My goal is to help you build strength and trust in yourself so that you stop reacting to your life and start directing it. Together we will take healthy risks that leave you feeling proud of your progress.

What My Clients Have to Say

I provide all of my clients with the opportunity to give regular feedback about our sessions. Here are a few quotes they have been willing to share about our work together.

I have become both more resilient and also softer and more gentle from my time with Dr Mike. I gave myself permission to exhale and loosen up my grip on my day to day life.

I appreciate Dr. Balsan’s empathy and compassion. He always made sense of things that were not so straightforward in my head.

Working with Dr. Mike has reinvigorated my love and appreciation for therapy and shown me that when you find the right therapist, everything can change for the better.

The changes I’ve seen in my life as a result of working with Dr. Mike are incredibly positive! I have a newfound sense of confidence. Not only do I have new tools, I also know who I am outside of my trauma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of insurance do you accept?

I am in-network with Highmark (in PA) and can accept Aetna insurance (in PA, TX and DC) through Headway. While the majority of my clients pay out-of-pocket, some opt to submit superbills (a receipt used for reimbursement) to their insurance companies. When you reach out for a consultation we can find out if and how much your plan will cover or your can contact your insurance before hand to get learn more about your coverage.

How do I schedule my appointments?

You can schedule directly on the portal or email me at mike@thecruxpsychotherapy.com

How long does therapy take?

Everyone’s journey is different, but most clients see a significant improvement within the first 8-10 weeks. You can speed up therapy by working outside of our sessions. This could look like reading books about your topic of concern, practicing meditations and exercises from our sessions, and taking “healthy risks” by trying things outside of your comfort zone.

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

By trying it. You can call, text or email me and we can schedule a free 15 min chat to explore whether we would feel like a good fit. I have a number of trusted colleagues to send referrals to, so if you don’t think we would work well together, I can recommend someone else who may be a better fit!