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Whitney Polich, Therapist

Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. 

I’m Whitney, and I help individuals and couples understand how the past may be influencing their present, and how to build the value-driven, fulfilling life they deserve. Many people who have experienced trauma feel as if they simply cannot be helped. Perhaps you’ve tried traditional talk therapy and felt that it didn’t quite move the needle—because trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. While talk therapy can be valuable, it may only skim the surface, leaving you feeling isolated or hopeless. 

By integrating EMDR, IFS, and somatic-focused approaches, I help clients develop greater awareness of the root causes of their pain while providing practical tools for lasting change. 

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First, we’ll explore how your past experiences may be contributing to current symptoms that prevent you from living a rich and peaceful life. Then, we’ll create a treatment plan specifically tailored to your unique values, goals, and needs—because therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Through our work together, you’ll cultivate a deeper sense of self-compassion, greater self-understanding, and skills to carry with you long after therapy ends. 

My passion lies in helping clients create lasting, meaningful change that propels them toward their goals. 

My training in trauma-informed, client-centered, and culturally competent care provides a strong foundation for our work. But meaningful healing happens within the relationship we build together. You deserve to work with someone who understands what it means to be ambitious, passionate person who feels held back by the weight of trauma.

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As an LGBTQIA+-identified clinician who specializes in this community, and as someone who has personally experienced and healed from multiple forms of trauma, I’ve dedicated my career to creating a space for discovery, compassion, and transformation.

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Experience & Education

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Education  

  • Masters in Clinical Social Work – Boston College
  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology – Dickinson College
  • Bachelors of Science in Women, Gender and Sexuality – Dickinson College 

Licensure  

  • License in Clinical Social Work (LICSW), Massachusetts  

Certifications 

  • EMDR Trained 

Experience

  • LGBTQIA+ Identified
  • Specialty in gender, sexuality and relationships
  • Experience working in medical social work and crisis triage  

Client Testimonials

"Whitney has restored my faith in therapy -- she is wonderful at what she does and I accomplish more with her than with any other therapist I have seen."
"Whitney has been excellent. She has really met me where I'm at."
"I see the work that needs to be done, and Whitney brings it out in a gentle way that is not intimidating."
"She's a gem. I'm really glad I chose to work with Whitney."

You don’t have to keep feeling anxious and sad.
I can help you thrive once again.

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