Work with a CBT therapist who makes change make sense

Advanced, evidence-based CBT for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, addiction, and couples therapy in the San Francisco East Bay

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Welcome, let me introduce myself!

Dr. Mark Balabanis PhD

I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychologist in practice for over 20 years.

I like to teach the "why" and the "how it works" behind your difficulties. This allows you to feel empowered to join me as a co-therapist while being supported and coached by me.

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Welcome, let me introduce myself!

Dr. Mark Balabanis PhD

I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychologist in practice for over 20 years.

I like to teach the "why" and the "how it works" behind your difficulties. This allows you to feel empowered to join me as a co-therapist while being supported and coached by me.

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Welcome, let me introduce myself!

Dr. Mark Balabanis PhD

I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychologist in practice for over 20 years.

I like to teach the "why" and the "how it works" behind your difficulties. This allows you to feel empowered to join me as a co-therapist while being supported and coached by me.

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Specialized treatment areas

Advanced CBT for Addiction, OCD, PTSD, Couples and Life Challenges in Oakland, San Francisco East Bay.

Addiction & Co-occurring Disorders
Couples Therapy
OCD & Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders & Bipolar Disorder
PTSD & Trauma
Addiction & Co-occurring Disorders
Couples Therapy
OCD & Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders & Bipolar Disorder
PTSD & Trauma
Addiction & Co-occurring Disorders
Couples Therapy
OCD & Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders & Bipolar Disorder
PTSD & Trauma

How CBT Works

How CBT Works

“We will use an evidence-based, personalized, and comprehensive treatment”

Schedule a call

Schedule a call

Schedule a call

Why me?

Why me?

Why people work with me

I believe everyone should have access to:

20+ Years of Practice

Over decades, I have had the privilege of helping many people work with their problems and disorders.

20+ Years of Practice

Over decades, I have had the privilege of helping many people work with their problems and disorders.

20+ Years of Practice

Over decades, I have had the privilege of helping many people work with their problems and disorders.

Trusted Educator

I teach at universities and stay current with research because I want to offer you the most effective approaches available.

Trusted Educator

I teach at universities and stay current with research because I want to offer you the most effective approaches available.

Trusted Educator

I teach at universities and stay current with research because I want to offer you the most effective approaches available.

Treatment for complex disorders

I specialize in treating the interplay of multiple challenges and creating tailored, evidence-based treatment plans to support lasting change.

Treatment for complex disorders

I specialize in treating the interplay of multiple challenges and creating tailored, evidence-based treatment plans to support lasting change.

Treatment for complex disorders

I specialize in treating the interplay of multiple challenges and creating tailored, evidence-based treatment plans to support lasting change.

Book Your Session

Book Your Session

Getting started

Choose between in-person appointments at my Rockridge, Oakland office or secure online video sessions. New patients welcome.

Frequently asked Questions

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What age group do you work with?
Do you meet via video conference or in person?
What states do you serve?
What is your fee?
Do you offer reduced-fee or sliding-scale services?
How long does therapy last? How many sessions should I expect?
What age group do you work with?
Do you meet via video conference or in person?
What states do you serve?
What is your fee?
Do you offer reduced-fee or sliding-scale services?
How long does therapy last? How many sessions should I expect?
What age group do you work with?
Do you meet via video conference or in person?
What states do you serve?
What is your fee?
Do you offer reduced-fee or sliding-scale services?
How long does therapy last? How many sessions should I expect?
CBT Oakland, CA

Dr. Mark Balabanis

© 2025. CBT Oakland, CA

CBT Oakland, CA

Dr. Mark Balabanis

© 2025. CBT Oakland, CA

CBT Oakland, CA

Dr. Mark Balabanis

© 2025. CBT Oakland, CA

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