Lori Balzer

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Educational Psychology (M.Ed), Registered Social Worker (RSW)

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Your life feels overwhelming, demanding and out of control. It is difficult to find joy and fulfillment day to day when there is no balance, no direction, and no peace. Maybe you are needing change or longing for relief. You are not alone.

Through counselling, you have the opportunity to make sense of the things that are causing distress in your life. It is a safe place to untangle and understand these struggles and build a new path forward. I am here to walk alongside you with sincerity, empathy, evidence-based tools and a belief that change is possible.

A flexible framework guides our work together:

• Get to know you – your strengths, your values, your goals and the challenges you face today.

• ‘Small Steps Make Big Changes’ approach – see where change is possible and create achievable goals.

• Skill building – develop and practice new ways of thinking and doing the things that promote change and offer relief, both short term and long term.

Hit the Get Started Now button and ask for me (Lori) to get started.

Clinical Background and Interests

• Registered Social Worker, Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW) and Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

• Master of Education (M. Ed.) Psychology, University of Regina, 2013

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), University of Regina, 1994

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology, University of Regina, 1993

• I have over 30 years of experience supporting and working with individuals and families affected by mental/physical health and social challenges.

• Clinical interest areas:

  • Caregiving (navigation, self-care, family relationships, etc.)

  • End of life, grief and loss

  • Chronic health related challenges

  • Perinatal mental health

  • Life transitions

  • Workplace stress

  • Anxiety and Stress

  • Depression

• Primary client focus:

  • I work with individual adults (18-65+)

  • I am able to provide counselling from a Christian faith perspective if desired.

• Integrative approach: I am a person-centered counsellor who finds value in elements of a range of therapies including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Family Systems Therapy

• Interests: My greatest joy is found in my family, friends, and faith. My husband and I are grateful for our two adult daughters, son-in-law, and most recently, our first grandchild!

To begin your journey, hit the Get Started Now button, and ask for me, Lori. I look forward to working with you!