Elena Balashova-Shamis, Psychologist
- California
- CA Psychologist PSY20104
Not accepting new clientsVerified 8 hours ago
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Open 2 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 2 of the last 30 days
When Elena was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 2 days, waitlist or full on 28 days. Most recent check, Oct 27: waitlist or full.
Days available
2/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Elena has been open to new clients on 2 of the last 30 days.
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About Elena
Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis is a highly experienced, licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adults, and elderly. She is trained as a psychoanalyst and provides integrative, personalized treatments for her patients. She teaches at 5 local universities, including UCLA’s medical school and NPI. She is known for her presentations, publications, and dissertation advising. Read more Show less
What Elena helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
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Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues