Counseling Practice – Abalance Client-Centered Counseling
Abalance Client-Centered Counseling is a group private practice serving clients across California’s Central Valley and Coastal regions, including Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. The practice maintains a physical office at 840 W Olive Ave, Suite D, Merced, CA 95348, with business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Both in-person and teletherapy formats are offered, and the practice describes its orientation as client-centered.
In-person weekly sessions are conducted at the Merced office on a full-hour basis. Teletherapy coverage is structured around insurance plan geography. Clients insured through Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) may access telehealth services across San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Alpine, and El Dorado Counties. Those enrolled in Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH) Medi-Cal have access in Mariposa, Merced, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Counties. Most Blue Cross insurance members may access telehealth anywhere in California as well as in Idaho.
Evidence-based modalities offered include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). The practice accepts clients aged 12 and older and addresses anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. The practice does not treat substance abuse disorders and refers clients with addiction-related concerns to specialized providers outside the practice.
Insurance accepted includes HPSJ and CCAH Medi-Cal, both with no required co-payment. Most Blue Cross insurance plans are also accepted, with out-of-network billing available and potential client reimbursement of up to 80 percent for covered services. No referral is required to start services; the practice verifies insurance eligibility before initiating treatment. Scheduling is available on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, and self-pay arrangements are also accommodated.
Scheduling options include weekly or bi-weekly cadence depending on client need and clinical recommendation. The website notes that the practice does not require a referral to begin services, and confirms insurance eligibility with the client before treatment begins. Self-pay arrangements are accommodated alongside insurance billing. No specific clinician names or individual professional credentials are listed on the practice website.
Contact: phone (209) 262-4387; email info@abalancecounseling.com.