At Balance Mental Health, we are dedicated to providing holistic and affirming mental health care. Our team celebrates diversity and actively works to recognize and honor the strengths of every client, including those across the neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ spectrums. Balance Mental Health is not just a service provider; we are active members of the communities we serve, with more than half our staff identifying as LGBTQIA and/or Neurodivergent themselves.
Our Approach
At the heart of our practice is a commitment to client-centered care. We believe in a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional mental health paradigms, considering the diverse needs and strengths of each person. Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about creating a space where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported on their journey to mental well-being.
Meet Our Team
Carolyn Mallon, DNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (she/her)
It is my goal to create a comfortable, safe environment where we will work together toward achieving your goals. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management with special attention to each of my client’s individual needs, circumstances, and concerns about medications. My approach is one of compassion, acceptance, and collaboration to give you a sense of comfort and trust. Remember: you’re not alone – I’m here to support you in reaching your goals and feeling your best.
I offer sensitive and inclusive treatment for everyone and I am both neurodivergent and LGBTQIA-identifying and affirming. I utilize an informed consent framework regarding letters of medical necessity for gender-affirming surgery for those over 18. I am also a member of the GALAP network of providers, providing free letters for those without insurance.
Aslynn J. Romano, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practioner (she/they)
Providing care that embraces individuals from all walks of life, I will meet you where you are at today without judgment. I wish to engage in a sincere partnership to collaborate on your psychiatric treatment. I leverage my diverse professional background and clinical experience to provide evidence-based treatments while also calling upon my personal experiences to validate and normalize the human experience. Together, we will create a treatment plan that addresses your personal mental health care goals.
A proud neurodivergent & LGTBQIA-identified professional, I advocate from within. I endeavor to be an ally to non-traditional groups/relationships, people of color, individuals with disabilities, the justice-involved, and all marginalized populations. I provide letters of medical necessity for clients seeking gender-affirming surgery, regardless of insurance coverage. I am also seeking to remove barriers for adults seeking formal evaluation for Autism through the development of a diagnostic toolset coming soon.
Jennifer Maynard, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (she/her)
My practice is founded on the belief that the patient-provider relationship is a partnership. You bring the expertise about yourself and your life experiences and I bring my knowledge and expertise on diagnosis and treatment options. Together we will work toward your goals in a supportive, inclusive, compassionate, and confidential environment.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner but also have a 10-year background in family practice caring for people of all ages and stages in life. My background in both primary care and palliative care makes me especially skilled in providing compassionate care for people suffering from complex chronic illnesses or complicated grief. I also have an LGBTQIA+-affirming practice and utilize an informed consent framework regarding letters of medical necessity for gender-affirming surgery.
Samuel Sobel, LICSW, Therapist (he/him)
As a therapist, my practice focuses on mindfully helping people find and create purposeful pathways towards healing. I use well-known methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and I mix them with a layered and nuanced appreciation for the human endeavor.
In life, we often absorb and integrate difficult experiences, which in turn can lead to great suffering. I will work to empower you to write your own story with fresh ink sourced from new understandings.
The most important part of my practice is cultivating a safe space where you can speak about matters of great emotional vulnerability, knowing your experiences will be honored. I’m a strong supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community, and make sure everyone feels welcome and accepted.
You are brave in considering exploring this deeper learning of yourself. I welcome teaching you how to better create, as well as deliver to yourself, gifts born from this courage. Your path to wellness begins, as well as appears, the moment you choose it. I would be honored to walk it with you.
Nikki Dinwiddie, LICSW, Therapist (she/her)
As a therapist, I strive to make my relationship with my patients a collaborative one. Recognizing that therapy is a highly personalized experience, I tailor each session to meet the unique needs of the individual before me. Utilizing a trauma-informed approach, I create a safe and judgment-free space where we can explore your thoughts and feelings. Meeting you where you are at in your journey, I aim to support your growth and self-discovery.
My specialty is Autism and ADHD in adults and I identify as a proud neurodivergent myself. I find immense joy in accompanying my clients on their path to understanding themselves as neurodivergent individuals. I cherish learning about your special interests and the things that hold significance for you.
As a strong ally and advocate for the LGBTQ community, I am committed to providing an inclusive and affirming environment.
Let’s work together to navigate your unique path and foster a deeper understanding of yourself.
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Thank you for considering Balance Mental Health as your partner on the journey to mental wellness. We look forward to supporting you with empathy, understanding, and expertise.
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