Therapist profile
Polly Mortensen, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - codependency and life changes
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 000426
- NPI
- 1811538481
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Career coaching
About Polly
Polly Mortensen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 21 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and other life changes, including codependency concerns. Polly also addresses career and vocational questions alongside mental health issues.
Polly trained with a master's degree in Counseling and Community Psychology and began her career in psychiatric rehabilitation programs. She has experience in home-based therapy for people with HIV, and in foster care settings working with both children and adults. Her background includes long-term vocational and rehabilitation counseling in New York and Florida for 14 years.
That vocational work included educational and career coaching. Polly has supported people with disabilities toward greater self-sufficiency and helped others make career-related decisions. She has worked with people who have trauma histories and with the LGBTQIA+ community.
In sessions she uses practical approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based techniques, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods. She brings plain language and life experience to the work rather than clinical distance.
People who tend to put others first, struggle with saying no, or feel stuck by relationship patterns may find her approach relevant. Polly emphasizes developing everyday skills such as coping strategies, boundary setting, and clearer career planning. To start, she asks about current concerns and goals and maps out straightforward next steps together.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can notice their own choices and values. It helps when someone needs a steady, respectful space to talk through feelings and decide what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxious or unhelpful patterns and build more effective habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills for handling strong emotions with attention to what is working in day-to-day life. It can help with intense mood swings, managing conflict, and developing better emotion regulation. Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, try methods that suit your situation, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since the therapist's biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about which session length and rhythm will fit your schedule and needs.Areas of focus
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and codependency among other areas.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to help with real-life problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience, including work in psychiatric rehabilitation, home-based therapy, foster care settings, and vocational counseling.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) holding a New York LMHC license and practices in New York.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.