Polly Mortensen

Polly Mortensen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 21 years in the field. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and career transitions. Polly aims to help people find their inner resilience and practical ways to move forward.

She brings experience from outpatient psychiatric rehabilitation and home-based therapy programs, including work with people living with HIV and those in foster care. Polly has also provided vocational and rehabilitation counseling in New York and Florida, supporting people with disabilities in pursuing education and work goals.

Polly uses straightforward, person-centered sessions that draw on life experience and several therapeutic methods. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness practices to address thinking patterns, emotional reactions, and everyday coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing also inform her work when appropriate.

Sessions focus on clear goals like managing anger, coping with grief, navigating major life changes, or improving communication. Polly aims to tailor each plan to what the person wants to achieve and how they prefer to work. Her tone is warm and supportive, with an emphasis on practical tools and steady encouragement.

People who want a calm, collaborative counselor who also brings vocational coaching experience may find her approach helpful. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details through the Start Therapy process.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person and their goals at the center. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the person decide next steps. This approach supports people who want a respectful, collaborative space to figure things out.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger, depression, and stress management.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and daily life to recommend methods that fit. People can try an approach and adjust it if needed, keeping the process collaborative and goal oriented.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can help fit counseling into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to combine vocational coaching with counseling work during regular weekday hours.