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ELOISE BALLOU, MD


Psychiatrist
for
Musicians
& Songwriters

 

Specialized Psychotherapy for Creative Professionals

Psychiatric Care
for Creative Professionals

When your art and your life feel stuck, I help you move through both.

 

I’m a psychiatrist who works with musicians at the intersection of personal struggle and creative block, where untangling one unlocks the other.


This is deep, focused work for artists ready to move forward.​​​

"The object isn't to make art,
it's to be in that wonderful state
which makes art inevitable."​

- Robert Henri
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Psychiatry for Musicians

For artists at a creative inflection point
My Approach​

As a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, I help artists reconnect with their creative source by addressing what’s getting in the way, personally and professionally.

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I work best with musicians whose inner life and creative work are closely linked. If your needs are more general, I’m happy to connect you with trusted colleagues.

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What to expect
  • Practical solutions and intensive work focused on unlocking creativity

  • Psychological and medical support to help align your life and your art

  • Confidential sessions tailored to artists facing pressure, change, or creative blocks in their professional life

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Who I Work Best With

You’re an ideal fit if you:​

  • Are actively engaged in writing, performing, or developing a significant creative project

  • Are navigating a period of change, pressure or creative transition

  • Are open to reflective, focused work that connects your mental health with your creative process

  • See therapy as a tool to support growth, clarity, and creative momentum 

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When It’s Not the Right Fit

My practice is not designed for:

  • Ongoing support for acute or unstable mental health crises

  • Long-term treatment focused on managing chronic psychiatric illness

  • General therapy for depression or anxiety that isn’t connected to creative work

 

If your needs fall outside my focus, I can help connect you with other excellent clinicians who specialize in those areas.

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Why Work With Me
  • Specialized focus: I combine psychiatric expertise with a deep understanding of the creative process, which is rare in clinical practice

  • Experience with artists: I have worked closely with musicians and performers who are navigating the psychological demands of creative work

  • Integrated approach: I provide support across a range of needs, from acute challenges to deeper work on creative blocks and transitions

  • Creative alignment: The goal is not only to reduce symptoms but to create the conditions where your best work can emerge

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 Clinical Experience

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Appearances

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