About the Practice
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 may be a large portion of the work. We identify and address any biological and environmental factors detracting from your well-being. Tending to this layer first makes the deeper work easier.
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.
Terminate
We begin discussing termination once you have demonstrated sustainable, real-world change. You will leave equipped with the tools and insights to maintain it. The door remains 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.
Health care 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.
Situations we refer
- Current or recently disclosed infidelity
- Uncertainty about whether you want to stay in the relationship
- Domestic violence or safety concerns
- Active substance abuse
- Therapy needed primarily for legal documentation
Crisis resources
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Trusted practices
Maryland
North Carolina
- Coming soon — still vetting