Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Family Therapy, School Issues and 5 more.
Mahesh Balan
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and their families, providing a safe and supportive environment to uncover and address the root causes of their challenges. With over 30 years of experience as a Juvenile Probation Officer, High School Dean of Students, School Adjustment Counselor, and now as a Therapist, I bring a wealth of expertise to help you navigate these difficulties. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, or are a parent seeking guidance to support your child, I’m here to help you develop effective coping strategies and regain control over your life.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
My goal is to help my clients feel that they are in a safe place to discuss whatever it is they are struggling with and to work as partners in identifying the appropriate coping strategies, interventions and solutions they problems they are facing.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths are to listen to my clients, help them to take ownership of their behavior and to empower them to communicate their needs or implement strategies to manage their problems.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My approach is collaborative. I work alongside you to identify and address the underlying issues causing stress, anger, depression, or any other challenges. Together, we’ll set goals to move you away from pain and toward a life that feels supported and within your control. Growing up today is challenging not only for teenagers but also for their families.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Family Therapy
School Issues
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Parenting
Racism
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
How we perceive a problem is crucial in how we address it. I have used this method with clients of all ages to help them identify the root of their problems and to help them manage those problems. Primarily used to address Anxiety and Depression.
Family Therapy
Over the years in working with families my focus has been to help each family member learn how to communicate their feelings to each other and to be heard and understood.
2 ratings with written reviews
February 12, 2025
Easy to talk to
Verified client, age 18-24
February 11, 2025
very understanding and insightful and easy to talk to.