Discover the Ballard Clinic Difference
At Ballard Clinic, we're committed to providing excellence in every aspect of your experience with us. We understand the importance of making therapy productive and beneficial. Life is busy and you don't have time to waste.
Our clinic is one of the largest private practices in the Twin Cities focusing exclusively on outpatient therapy and assessment for children, adolescents, and young adults. And each of our therapists has their own area of expertise, ensuring that you receive the highest quality care that's backed by proven practices.
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From your first contact with our clinic, you can expect prompt and attentive service. Here’s how Ballard Clinic’s personalized approach sets itself apart from the others:
Our Personalized Approach
a promise to you
- Families can feel confident knowing every Ballard Clinic therapist has been personally selected by Dr. Kristin Ballard for their professional excellence and heartfelt way of working with children and teens.
- Our onsite administrative team works in the same office(s) as our therapists, which allows them to get to know their personalities and preferred clients. This helps to ensure a tailored match for you or your child.
- When you arrive for your first onsite appointment (during business hours), you will be greeted by a receptionist who can personally answer any questions you may have.
- We strive to live-answer all of our incoming calls during business hours. If you happen to leave a voicemail, email, or online inquiry, we promise to get back to you as quickly as possible (usually less than 24 hours).
- On the Intake phone call, our team thoughtfully listens to your concerns and provides a therapist-match based on the specific needs, with Dr. Ballard overseeing the pairing process.
- Our therapists make it easy to stay in touch by providing their email addresses, so parents can easily reach out to schedule follow-ups or share updates between sessions.
Finding a good therapist can be a challenge
we've taken the guesswork out of it
“How do I find the right therapist for my child?”
“Why is it so hard to navigate the mental health system?”
Even when families managed to find a clinic, they were often left wondering whether the therapist truly understood their child—and whether therapy would actually help.
At Ballard Clinic, we believe effective therapy starts
with two essential ingredients:
- Skilled therapist
- The right therapeutic match
That’s why Dr. Ballard personally hand-selects every therapist who joins the team. Parents can have peace of mind that each clinician is carefully chosen not just for their expertise, but for their ability to connect with kids, teens, and families.
In addition, we have created a meticulous system that helps match each new client with the best therapist for their individual goals. Each therapist on the team has their own area of specialty with strong expertise in their area of focus.
with two essential ingredients:
- A skilled therapist
- The right therapeutic match
That’s why Dr. Ballard personally hand-selects every therapist who joins the team. Parents can have peace of mind that each clinician is carefully chosen not just for their expertise, but for their ability to connect with kids, teens, and families.
Dr. Kristin Ballard founded Ballard Clinic after witnessing the growing and urgent need for youth mental health support in the Twin Cities. During her first decade practicing as a therapist, she kept hearing the same questions from concerned parents:
“How do I find the right therapist for my child?”
“Why is it so hard to navigate the mental health system?”
Even when families managed to find a clinic, they were often left wondering whether the therapist truly understood their child—and whether therapy would actually help. Dr. Ballard wanted to change that by creating easily accessible, high-quality mental health clinics in the Edina and Wayzata communities, so families could find support close to home.
Dr. Kristin Ballard
Meet our founder
We know the recipe for successful therapy!
This is why we can confidently say that Ballard Clinic provides excellence in psychological services.
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WAYZATA ADDRESS: 1907 Wayzata Boulevard E., Suite 100, Wayzata, MN 55391
612-787-2344
EDINA ADDRESS: 7301 Ohms Lane, Suite 195, Edina, MN 55439
612-787-2344
