--- title: Tara Balin, LMSW | Brightline Pediatric Mental Health description: >- I'm inspired by a deep interest in creating space for healing and supporting others in facing challenges and reaching their personal and emotional goals.” category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/providers/tara-balin-lmsw/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: providers/tara-balin-lmsw id: 1DDh5iJptAidhVofd53pZ7 contentType: page --- # Tara Balin, LMSW **Accepting new patients** # **Associate Therapist** (she/her) “What excites me most is being able to sit with kids and families through the highs and the lows of life, to foster and witness growth, healing, and change.” ![Wrapper for 78ke9lwgcMlpU7C8G6nDfm](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/78ke9lwgcMlpU7C8G6nDfm/410a3fbce5f1ead2cdb675013c27ecbb/Tara_Balin__LMSW-_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Appointment](/care/appointment/) - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) ## About Tara Balin, LMSW Tara Balin is an associate therapist at Brightline’s Brooklyn clinic, providing care under the supervision of Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD. Her background includes work with new parents, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Tara has worked with people from early childhood to older adulthood, along with their families, in school, hospital, and outpatient mental health settings. She’s worked with both individuals and groups to support those experiencing  anxiety, depression, and trauma. Tara’s deep interest in creating space for healing and supporting others to face challenges and reach their personal and emotional goals are what inspired her to become a therapist. Her hope is to create an environment where people feel heard, understood, and supported.  Tara believes every family is unique. She is passionate about creatively incorporating evidence-based and scientifically proven treatment to fit the individual needs of each child and family. ## Professional Summary - **Education:** - Master of Social Work (MSW), Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College - Bachelor of Art in Psychology (BA), St. John's University - **Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): **Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parent management training (PMT), motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness - **License Type(s):** Licensed Master Social Worker - **States where clinician is licensed:** New York (127789) - **Experience: ** - Mental Health Coach, Prospera Mental Health & Wellness - **Training: ** - Social Work Intern, Queensborough Community College - Social Work Intern, Northwell Health - **Supervisor:** [Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD](/providers/sylvia-ryszewska-phd/) ![Wrapper for 7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV/126b088fb735c145dae71a2326ff0414/What_To_Expect.svg) ## In-person care in Brooklyn. Online care from home. Your child’s therapist will work with you to find the balance that is right for your family and the goals you have for your child. **Brooklyn Heights clinic address** 32 Court Street, Suite 808 Brooklyn, NY 11201 - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) - [Learn more](/locations/new-york/brooklyn-heights/) ![Wrapper for 5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0/a13420d54529484b276137f9af850f99/Locations_List_Illustration.svg) ### What is an associate therapist? Associate therapists have earned their master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling. They have a limited license to practice under supervision, and are completing their supervised hours at Brightline to work toward their independent licensure. That means that all of the work they do with your family will be supervised by one of Brightline’s licensed providers. Their supervising provider will review all session notes, care plans, conversations, and recommendations to ensure the approach to your child’s treatment is aligned with our standards of providing high-quality, safe, and ethical care. Supervising provider names can be found on each associate therapist provider page on our website; the associate therapist will also share who their supervisor is at the start of care. ## Join our clinical team If you are a New York-based clinician who wants to love where you work, you belong at Brightline. Browse our open roles today! ![Wrapper for 6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI/196a898c6ad46e32c0633b6b27177855/In-person_Appointment.svg) - [Explore clinical roles](/about-us/clinical-careers/)