Polly Mortensen, LMHC
LMHC guiding clients toward resilience
- Trauma-informed care
- Career and life transitions
- Stress and anxiety
About Polly Mortensen
Polly Mortensen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 21 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life chapters and build greater resilience. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Community Psychology, which represents graduate-level training in clinical counseling and community-based approaches to mental health, and she also served for many years as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor - a credential focused on vocational and rehabilitation support for people with disabilities.
Her clinical background spans a wide range of settings, from psychiatric rehabilitation and outpatient continuing day treatment to home-based therapy for individuals living with HIV, and work with children and adults connected to foster care. She has substantial experience supporting people with trauma histories and has worked with the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to clinical counseling, she provided vocational and rehabilitation counseling in New York and Florida for 14 years, helping individuals explore educational and career pathways and pursue greater self-sufficiency.
Polly draws on a mix of evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs, including client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. Her style is warm and approachable, informed by both professional training and life experience, and she aims to help people identify strengths, manage stress and anxiety, address relationship and family issues, cope with grief and loss, and make vocational or life changes with clearer direction.
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, career and vocational planning, ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and a range of related challenges such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and disability, codependency, and communication or commitment difficulties. She works collaboratively with clients to build practical skills and supports recovery and growth over time.
Her clinical background spans a wide range of settings, from psychiatric rehabilitation and outpatient continuing day treatment to home-based therapy for individuals living with HIV, and work with children and adults connected to foster care. She has substantial experience supporting people with trauma histories and has worked with the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to clinical counseling, she provided vocational and rehabilitation counseling in New York and Florida for 14 years, helping individuals explore educational and career pathways and pursue greater self-sufficiency.
Polly draws on a mix of evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs, including client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. Her style is warm and approachable, informed by both professional training and life experience, and she aims to help people identify strengths, manage stress and anxiety, address relationship and family issues, cope with grief and loss, and make vocational or life changes with clearer direction.
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, career and vocational planning, ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and a range of related challenges such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and disability, codependency, and communication or commitment difficulties. She works collaboratively with clients to build practical skills and supports recovery and growth over time.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Polly Mortensen have?
Polly Mortensen has 21 years of experience in mental health and rehabilitation counseling.
Is Polly Mortensen a licensed therapist?
Yes. Polly Mortensen holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license details are NY LMHC 000426.
In which languages does Polly Mortensen provide therapy?
Polly Mortensen provides therapy in English.
Where is Polly Mortensen located?
Polly Mortensen is located in New York.
How can I work with Polly Mortensen as my therapist?
You can work with Polly Mortensen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Polly Mortensen work with international clients?
Polly Mortensen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Polly Mortensen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can actually help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life transitions - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for many people.One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Clients can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. That variety makes it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside work, family, and other commitments.
Therapists who offer remote services are licensed professionals, and many people appreciate the ability to change therapists if they need a different fit. Online care can make it simpler to access support from skilled clinicians while accommodating the practical realities of everyday life.