I am licensed in California with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, grief, LGBTQ2+ related issues, & anger management. I am a current member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and a current member of The World Association of Transgender Health. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage!
I work on Saturdays and Sundays so my days off are Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Gender dysphoria, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Sexuality
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 91857
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She is amazing. Thank you.
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Polly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
I really love and enjoy therapy with my therapist Polly. She’s exceeded my expectations and has done a phenomenal job.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Polly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
She is very understanding and very kind. I would recommend her to anyone that is going through depression and adoption.
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Polly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coa
Observant, conscientious, honest
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Polly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Going into therapy is scary in itself. But Polly makes me feel comfortable to be able to share things that have hurt me or that are hurting without feeling bad about it. She listens and gives support completely and offering guidance and direction. This has been the best experience so far and I can’t wait to explore more.
Written on Aug 24, 2024 after therapy with Polly for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching