Brian Polis

Born and raised on the East Coast, I earned my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maryland (go Terps!), where I was part of the Advocates for Children Scholars Program, and my M.S. in Counseling from California State University, Northridge.

As an LCPC serving clients across Maryland, my goal is to offer compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care tailored to your unique journey. Whether you are working through life transitions, managing stress, or building resilience, I focus on creating a supportive space to help you navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.

I am a trauma-informed and EMDR-trained therapist providing individual and couples counseling. Having worked across community agencies, schools, and residential settings, I guide clients through trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional regulation.

Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you process distressing events so you can heal from the past and move forward with confidence.

Your first session is simply a space for us to get to know each other and build a safe foundation. We’ll discuss what brings you to therapy, your current challenges, and what you hope to achieve, at whatever pace feels comfortable for you.

I’ll ask a few questions about your background and history to better understand your story. Together, we’ll start outlining your goals and explore approaches that fit your needs, including trauma-informed care and EMDR. Above all, this session is about ensuring you feel heard, supported, and never alone in your process.