Gianna Balsamo
Woodbridge, CT
Online & In-Person
About me
I am an experienced child and adolescent clinician whose framework for healing emphasizes safety, empowerment, authenticity, and honoring each client's lived experiences.
Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or impacted by past experiences that continue to affect their daily lives. Others seek support while navigating relationships, stress, identity, or major life transitions. I believe everyone deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space to feel heard and understood. At IWG, we work collaboratively to build on your strengths, develop healthy coping skills, foster resilience, and support meaningful, lasting growth in an inclusive and affirming environment.
As a graduate counseling intern, I provide trauma-informed, liberation-focused therapy tailored to each client's unique needs. I integrate DBT, play-based, and art-based approaches to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel safe, build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and move toward healing.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Therapy is not about having all the answers—it's about creating a space where growth feels possible. If you're ready to begin your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to support you.
License
License(s)
Education
University of Hartford
Southern Connecticut State University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Accepted insurance plans
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- LGBTQIA+
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
- English
Website and social media