Brian Polis

Licensed psychotherapist in California, Maryland, Washington, and Texas with extensive experience in adolescent and adult mental health.

in California

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

There is so much pressure to be “happy”, “better”, or “perfect”, while receiving messaging that being anything else is unacceptable. We are very adaptive yet often struggle to effectively get our needs met, so may engage in avoidance behaviors and withhold or internalize our feelings to try to prevent things from getting worse. You want to feel more like your true self and get more satisfaction out of your relationships.

My Background and Approach

I conduct both individual and family therapy services for adolescents (12+) and adults. I am EMDR-trained and approach therapy with a humanistic mindset, focused on developing insight to overcome the barriers that are preventing you from fully living life. I will adapt to your needs balancing empathic listening, validation, challenges, and psychoeducation, always holding your best intentions at heart to set you up for long-term success. I have extensive experience working with individual clients and their families facing a multitude of challenges in residential treatment, schools, and outpatient settings. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space, where vulnerability is embraced and your voice is truly heard. Please reach out with any questions and to see if we are a good fit.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Humanistic Therapy Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Nonviolent Communication
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Buddhism
  • Judaism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Rate: $200/session

Reach out to Brian