Karina Polonskaya

I am a licensed mental health counselor committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve lasting personal growth. My approach centers on setting realistic goals, building resilience, and uncovering the inner strength needed to find joy and meaning in life.

I also help individuals and families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. Additionally, I provide tools for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions, equipping clients with strategies to navigate challenges.

As both a psychotherapist and life coach, I use a solution-focused Therapeutic Life Counseling model that empowers clients to create lasting, sustainable change while fostering personal growth. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (PP).

CBT helps clients identify and shift negative thought patterns, fostering healthier coping mechanisms. PP explores unconscious influences on behavior, providing deeper self-awareness. This approach builds a foundation for tackling diverse psychological challenges. My primary focus is empowering women to prioritize self-care and unlock their full potential.

In our first session, my primary goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where you feel truly heard. We will begin by discussing what brought you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. Think of this as a collaborative "roadmap" session - we will explore your history and current challenges but we will also identify your immediate goals.

You can expect to leave the first session with a clearer understanding of how we will work together and, ideally, a sense of relief that you don't have to carry your burdens alone. We will establish a few "small wins" to focus on right away so that you can begin feeling the impact of our work from week one.