Elena Balmaseda

Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (ALMFT)

M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
B.A. in Biblical Studies, Horizon University, Indianapolis, IN

Certifications:
Prepare & Enrich Facilitator

If you’re here, you or someone you love may be struggling.

Emotions feel intense and overwhelming.
Relationships feel confusing or painful.
Or, your child may be acting out, shutting down, or struggling in ways that are hard to fully understand.

When you’re facing challenges with things like ADHD, anxiety, depression, or you’re simply feeling stuck, it can be difficult to manage it on your own.

You may find yourself asking, “Why does this keep happening and why does everything feel so hard?”

You want relief.
You want clarity.
You want to feel understood.

That’s where I come in.

Hi, I’m Elena Balmaseda, an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Cedar Tree Counseling. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating complex diagnoses, emotional struggles, and relationship challenges.

I also provide play therapy for children and adolescents, helping them express what they may not yet have words for. My role is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and safe, because meaningful healing begins when you feel supported and challenged.

At Cedar Tree Counseling, we follow a simple and supportive process.

First, click here to schedule an appointment.
Next, we develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals and needs.
Then, through consistent sessions, we build insight, provide practical tools, and emotional awareness so you can move forward with greater stability and connection.

Therapy isn’t about labeling you. It’s about empowering you.

You can feel more in control of your emotions.
You can experience healthier, more secure relationships.
And, your child can gain confidence, develop regulation skills, and feel understood instead of frustrated.

With the right support, healing can happen.

If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule an appointment at Cedar Tree Counseling. Together, we can begin building a path toward clarity, connection, and meaningful change.

I look forward to walking alongside you.