# Shoshana Polansky, LMFT

> Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma therapy (EMDR), couples counseling, and relationship coaching. Serving California, Florida, and online nationwide.

## About

Shoshana Polansky is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps individuals and couples heal from trauma, improve relationships, and build the connections they deserve. Her approach is warm, direct, and practical, using evidence-based methods including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

## Services

### Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns. Uses EMDR and other evidence-based approaches. Available in-person in California and Florida, and online throughout the US.

### Couples Therapy
For couples navigating communication breakdowns, intimacy concerns, conflict, or exploring relationship structures including non-monogamy. Available in-person in California and Florida, and online throughout the US.

### EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment effective for: PTSD, panic attacks, anxiety, childhood trauma and abuse, grief and loss, phobias and fears. EMDR helps the brain process stuck memories without requiring clients to discuss traumatic events in detail. Many clients experience significant relief faster than with traditional talk therapy.

### Relationship Coaching
Goal-focused coaching for personal growth and relationship skills. Forward-focused (not trauma therapy). Available worldwide via video call.

## Policies

- Individual session rate: $240 for a 50-minute session
- Couples session rate: $360 for a 50-minute session
- Payment: Cash, credit card, check, HSA, FSA
- Insurance: Out-of-network provider; superbills provided for reimbursement
- Cancellation: 24-hour notice required to avoid being charged the full session fee

## Contact & Scheduling

- Phone: 858-863-7270
- Schedule a free consultation: https://app.greminders.com/c/shoshanapolansky
- Website: https://www.shoshanapolansky.com/
- Blog: https://blog.shoshanapolansky.com/

## Availability

- In-person: California & Florida
- Online therapy: Available to clients nationwide (US)
- Coaching: Available worldwide via video call

## Who Shoshana Works With

- **The Caretaker Who Needs Care** — People who give endlessly to others but can't get their own needs met; stuck in one-sided relationships
- **Couples Ready for Change** — Relationships feeling stale, distant, or stuck in repeated arguments; communication breakdowns; sexual intimacy concerns; exploring non-monogamy
- **Trauma Survivors Seeking Relief** — People dealing with PTSD, panic attacks, anxiety, binge eating, emotional flooding from unprocessed trauma

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Who does Shoshana work with?**
Individuals carrying trauma and its effects on daily life and relationships; couples seeking to improve communication, rebuild intimacy, or navigate changes; caretakers who struggle to have their own needs met; trauma survivors dealing with PTSD, panic attacks, or anxiety.

**What is EMDR?**
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven therapy for trauma. It helps the brain process stuck memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional reactions. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn't require discussing the traumatic event in detail, and many clients experience significant relief faster.

**Does Shoshana accept insurance?**
Shoshana is an out-of-network provider. She provides superbills that clients can submit to their insurance company for potential reimbursement.

**What is the difference between therapy and coaching?**
Therapy focuses on healing from the past — processing trauma, treating mental health conditions, and resolving deep-seated patterns. Coaching is forward-focused and goal-oriented — building relationship skills, personal growth, and navigating life transitions. Coaching is not a substitute for therapy.

**How do I get started?**
Schedule a free consultation at https://app.greminders.com/c/shoshanapolansky to discuss your needs and see if it's a good fit. Sessions can be in-person (California or Florida) or online.