Shoshana Polansky, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist✓ Accepting New Clients☑ Telehealth☑ In-Person

Shoshana Polansky

she/her

Helping driven people heal from trauma, create better relationships, and clear the obstacles standing in the way

Trauma & EMDRCouples TherapyOCDDating Issues
Experience8+ years
LicensedCalifornia & Florida
SessionsIndividual & Couples
LanguagesEnglish

Quick Info

Session Types
Individual TherapyCouples Therapy
Ages Seen

Adults (18+)

Availability
In-Person SessionsVideo / Telehealth

Credentials

Licenses

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
California & Florida

Education

MA, The Wright Institute, Berkeley

BA, University of Southern California
Cum Laude, Honors · National Merit & Trustee Scholar

Certifications

EMDR Certified (Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute)

Trauma-Focused CBT Certified

EFT & Gottman Method Training

Fees & Insurance

Session Fee

$240 per session

Insurance

Out-of-Network · Superbills provided

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Therapy and coaching for individuals, families, and couples.

Are you a driven person who is finding yourself stuck and upset about your relationship with your partner, your family or your dating life? From anxiety management to healthy communication to healing from trauma, we can work together toward your goals.

I specialize in helping people create better relationships and clear obstacles to those relationships: I help couples dealing with communication issues, differences in desire and problems with intimacy, navigating non-monogamous relationships and people that are finding themselves stressed out and confused by dating.

I don’t focus on one specific type of therapy – I choose an approach to therapy tailored to your needs. That can include EMDR – a type of therapy that people find rapidly transformative in healing from trauma. Clients move on from upsetting or blocking memories and free themselves from anxiety and self-doubt.

Get in touch and we can discuss what might work for you.

EMDREmotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodInference-Based CBTExposure TherapyTrauma-Focused CBT

Why I Became a Therapist

I was drawn to this work because I understand how isolating it can feel to carry the weight of difficult experiences alone. Whether it's the lingering effects of childhood trauma, relationship patterns that keep repeating, or intrusive thoughts that won't quiet down—so many people suffer in silence, unsure where to turn for help.

That curiosity about how the mind works—and a deep passion for helping others find relief—led me from the University of Southern California to The Wright Institute in Berkeley, and then to advanced EMDR training at the Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute, one of the country's leading programs.

I still feel privileged every time a client trusts me with their story. There's nothing more rewarding than watching someone move from feeling stuck and hopeless to discovering their own resilience and capability.

Shoshana Polansky in a relaxed setting

Who I Work With

01

The Driven Person Stuck in Patterns

You're successful, capable, and driven—but you keep finding yourself stuck and upset about your relationships. From anxiety management to healthy communication to healing from trauma, I help you clear the obstacles standing in your way.

02

Couples Ready for Change

I specialize in helping couples dealing with communication issues, differences in desire, problems with intimacy, and navigating non-monogamous relationships. Whether your relationship has become stale, distant, or filled with the same arguments on repeat—I help you reconnect and build something stronger together.

03

People Confused and Stressed by Dating

Can't get over an ex, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or recovering from a narcissistic or abusive relationship? I offer direct, no-nonsense therapy to help you break the cycle and build the dating life you actually want.

04

Trauma Survivors Seeking Relief

Panic attacks, anxiety, binge eating, emotional flooding—these symptoms often point to unprocessed trauma. Using EMDR, clients move on from upsetting or blocking memories and free themselves from anxiety and self-doubt.

Areas of Specialization

Trauma & PTSD

EMDR therapy, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, narcissistic abuse, and PTSD recovery

Dating & Relationships

Breakup recovery, domestic violence, abusive relationships, and unhealthy dating patterns

High Achievers with Trauma

Therapy for smart, successful people carrying the weight of parental abuse or growing up with immature parents

OCD & Intrusive Thoughts

Inference-Based CBT, exposure therapy, rumination, and compulsive thought patterns

Couples Therapy

Communication issues, intimacy, desire differences, non-monogamy, and relationship repair using EFT and Gottman methods

Ready to take the first step?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit.

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