About the Practice · Virtual · Maryland
Let's get you
out of the woods.
At a Glance
The practice, plainly.
How It Works
From surviving to thriving.
Regulate
Every client begins here. For some, this phase is brief; for others, it is a larger part of the work. This is where you build skills in stress reduction and management, nervous system regulation, and emotion regulation. Areas of focus often include sleep, routines and habits, environment changes, sensory care, and tending to your physical health. Stability is the goal, as it allows for the capacity to tolerate the deeper work.
Recognize & Reorganize
This phase focuses on patterns. Together, we examine the habits, thoughts, and behaviors keeping you stuck — their origins, their function, and what could work differently. The process is collaborative, exploratory, and conversational.
Integrate
Here, you transition from discussing your patterns to actively practicing new ways of showing up in your daily life, testing what works and troubleshooting what doesn’t. We continue adjusting until you feel confident in your new normal.
Graduate
We begin discussing graduation once you have demonstrated sustainable, real-world change. You will leave equipped with the tools and insights to maintain it, and the door stays open for booster sessions as needed.
How we operate
What guides this work.
You can always see my hands.
You may always ask me about the therapy process and my rationale and can expect to receive a full and honest answer.
flip backYou can always say no.
You decide where we go and how fast. You can always say no to a strategy or direction. If a tool doesn’t fit your actual day-to-day life, tell me. Your feedback and consent are necessary.
flip backYou are the expert on you.
I don’t pretend to know your life better than you do. We combine my clinical knowledge with your self-knowledge to find what works best for you.
flip backIntentionally temporary.
My goal is to eventually get you to a place where you feel prepared to leave therapy. Once you graduate, the door remains open should you need additional support in the future.
flip backMaking care reachable.
Healthcare should be accessible. Polaris reserves several appointment slots for members of Open Path Collective.
flip backA Note on Fit
Finding the
right therapist.
Not every client or situation is the right fit for Polaris, and that is okay. Here are other options.
Find a therapist
When another provider may serve you better
- Domestic violence or safety concerns
- Active substance abuse
- Eating disorder symptoms that call for specialized or medical care
- Active psychosis, such as hallucinations or delusions
- Therapy needed primarily for legal documentation
If you are in crisis
When you or someone you love is in crisis, please reach out to support directly.
Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat online
Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 or chat online
Emergency Services — call 911
Ready to
see if this is a fit?
A 15-minute consultation is free and carries no obligation.
Request a Consultation