Polly Mortensen, LMHC

Polly Mortensen approaches counseling with a steady belief in human resilience and practical hope. She has built a long career helping people navigate both sudden crises and longstanding struggles, supporting them as they rediscover strength and move toward growth. With 21 years of professional experience, she combines clinical training and lived insight to tailor therapy to each person’s needs.

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Community Psychology. She also practiced as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, bringing vocational and rehabilitation expertise to work with people managing disabilities, career transitions, and the intersection of work and wellness. Early in her career she provided psychiatric rehabilitation services in an outpatient continuing day treatment program and delivered home-based therapy for people living with HIV and mental health needs. She has also worked with children and adults in foster care and with people who have experienced trauma, and she has experience supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Polly’s style is warm and approachable, informed by life experience, Eastern philosophy, and evidence-based counseling theories. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, and trauma-informed practices to craft a plan that fits each person. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and the discovery of inner resources so clients can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.