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Mr. James Edward Ballenger, LCSW

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Specializes in: Social Work

Professional interests include: self-esteem issues, relationship issues, depression, and more.

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Mr. James Edward Ballenger, LCSW is a social worker in Fort Worth, TX specializing in social work. Mr. James Edward Ballenger, LCSW is affiliated with BetterHelp and ASSURASOURCE LTD.

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About Mr. James Edward Ballenger, LCSW

“I am licensed in Texas with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.”

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Some issues Mr. James Edward Ballenger, LCSW can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Self-Esteem Issues

Self-esteem is the value one assigns to oneself based on a complex combination of factors such as confidence, identity, sense of belonging, and self-image, among others. Self-esteem plays a critical role in determining one's happiness and overall well-being. Those with a very positive self-perception are considered to have "high" self-esteem, whereas those with negative self-perception have "low" self-esteem. Self-esteem does not dictate one's true intelligence, skills, looks, or accomplishments, although it can undermine one's motivation and opportunities. Successful people can have low self-esteem, and in some cases, that low self-esteem might motivate people to work harder at establishing themselves. Self-esteem is also not a binary scale, but a broad spectrum that people may move up or down throughout the course of their lives.

Humans begin to gain self-esteem in childhood from being cared for by adults and reaching natural milestones such as learning how to tie one's shoes. Self-esteem evolves through adolescence and adulthood, and can change drastically based on one's positive and negative experiences. It's important to develop healthy self-esteem to navigate through challenges, make decisions, and gain motivation to pursue interests.

Self-esteem issues can influence one's emotions, behavior, relationships, and world view. Self-esteem issues frequently arise from low self-esteem. Low self-esteem can be caused by factors such as trauma, caregiver neglect, abuse, bullying, and academic, social, or professional difficulties. Stressful life events such as parental divorce, caregiver conflict, and financial problems may also contribute to low self-esteem. In recent years, researchers have highlighted the influence of social media in negatively impacting adolescents' mental health. Common signs of low self-esteem include:

Focusing on failures instead of accomplishments
Feeling triggered when making mistakes
Constantly comparing oneself to others in a negative way
Lacking confidence

Excessive self-esteem can also be problematic in that it can hinder one's ability to form relationships with others. People with extremely high self-esteem may appear to be conceited or entitled. Some researchers suggest very high self-esteem can lead people to engage in more risk-taking behaviors. Causes of excessive self-esteem are less well-known, but may include upbringing, personality, and cognitive biases.

Fortunately, self-esteem issues can be readily addressed at any time. Positive self-affirmations recognizing one's own accomplishments can raise low self-esteem. Accepting one's own weaknesses and imperfections can benefit those with both low and high self-esteem. People with self-esteem issues often find therapy is an effective means to improve their self-esteem and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with self-esteem issues identify and change destructive patterns of thought. Support groups, family counseling, and antidepressant medication may also help with self-esteem issues.

Maintaining a positive outlook and belief in oneself can go a long way towards forming healthy self-esteem. Developing a strong sense of self can be important for well-being and contributes to overall happiness and success in life.

mental health therapy	250

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	56
Dementia	44
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	1528

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	16
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	65
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	835

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	75
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	846

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	20
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	763

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	15
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	703

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	13
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	52
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	1225

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. James Edward Ballenger, LCSW for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. James Edward Ballenger, LCSW treated as a social worker in Fort Worth, TX were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	879

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. James Edward Ballenger, LCSW.

**Gender**
Male	10
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	4
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. James Edward Ballenger, LCSW From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. James Edward Ballenger, LCSW treated were depression, hypertension, dementia and diabetes.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	41

Education & Training

He has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

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Biography

Mr. James Ballenger specializes in social work and practices in Fort Worth, TX. Areas of particular interest for Mr. Ballenger include anger management, depression, and relationship issues. He is professionally affiliated with BetterHelp. Mr. Ballenger's practice in is open to new patients as reported by BetterHelp.

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