Why Choose Practicing Compassion?
What is Practicing Compassion?
Compassion is the empathetic understanding and concern for the suffering of others, coupled with a desire to alleviate their pain. When directed inward, self-compassion becomes a cultivated practice, much like learning a new skill. It may initially feel challenging to acknowledge and embrace the harsh inner critic, but with consistent effort, we can develop the capacity to treat ourselves with the same kindness and care we extend to a young child, a close friend, or a beloved pet. This practice emphasizes ongoing effort and improvement, recognizing that perfection is not the goal, but rather the consistent demonstration of compassion towards oneself and others.
Why Choose Us?
Our mission is to empower women of all ages with specialized therapy for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and navigating life transitions. We provide a compassionate, supportive environment where women can address their unique challenges through evidence-based practices. Our goal is to help you cultivate inner strength, improve well-being, and rediscover joy and purpose in life.
We understand the complexities of women's mental health and offer a safe space for healing and growth. Contact us for a complimentary consultation to explore how we can support your journey.
Carrie Balbo, LCSW
Carrie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona. She graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2002 and Master of Social Work in 2006. She specializes in providing holistic women's mental health care across all stages of adult development including life transitions, perinatal mental health, infertility, parenting adjustments, caregiver concerns, and grief support. Throughout her career, Carrie has helped children, adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic and terminal illness, parenting challenges, and relational issues. She practices from a compassion-centered, strengths perspective focusing on unconditional positive regard, integrating multiple modailites to meet your unique needs.
Carrie, married for 20 years, is a busy mom of twin teenage sons, a tween daughter, and two rescue dogs. She understands first-hand the chaos and challenges of raising a family as a working mom and caring for aging parents. Carrie enjoys cheering at her boys’ high school sporting events, crafting with her daughter, playing board games with her husband, reading, photography, hiking, and yoga. She continues to work on practicing compassion with herself and all those around her. Carrie's favorite quote from Jimmy Buffett reflects her outlook: "some of it's magic, and some of it's tragic, but I've had a good life all the way."
