Duygu Balan, LPCC is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in familial and intergenerational trauma, and attachment wounding. She is a PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) Level II trained couples therapist, and a certified clinical trauma professional.

Duygu is the first author for Confidently Chill: An Anxiety Workbook for New Adults (Routledge 2024), and Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal (Routledge 2023). She is a regular contributor at Psychology Today, and has been featured on CNN, The Washington Times, MSN, Cooper, Mentally Stronger Podcast, Medium, Warm 106.9, The Good Men Project, Attachment Theory Podcast, Authority Magazine, J & Courtney’s In it Together Podcast, and When Women Inspire.

Duygu incorporates existential, relational, humanistic theories and utilizes mindfulness and somatic techniques. She draws from her multicultural upbringing and embodies teachings from her background in dance, yoga, and writing. She believes in the healing power of humor, creativity, and authentic human connection.