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Shawn Polivoi

Therapist(He/Him/His)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Diabetes
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is Shawn Polivoi, a therapist licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) residing in Northern California. My approach to therapy is to meet people where they are at with the goal of helping them where they want to be. I have expertise and comfort working with all age groups, most recently having worked with adults and the elder population. I am experienced in working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.

My approach to therapy

I am quite comfortable sitting with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma experiences. Inherently, the emotions and thoughts connected are valuable and important. In my work with clients, the goal is to help identify sources of these emotions, accept them, and develop helpful thought patterns so as not to feel stuck.

What you can expect from me

You'll also find me to be curious and non-judgmental. I learned long ago that none of us is perfect; we all have room for growth. I really enjoy and appreciate hearing how different people view the world. I offer thoughts and opinions on what I hear.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Sacramento
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Diabetes
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Relational, Transpersonal, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English