Tanager Polowchak
Tanager Polowchak, MA, LPCC has worked with children in community, schools, and outpatient settings for the past 13 years. Tanager utilizes an approach that is child-centered, attachment-based, trauma-informed, emotion-focused, somatic, and experiential. Tanager has received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Polyvagal Theory, Theraplay, Circle of Security Parenting, DC:0-5, and Synergetic Play Therapy®. She is certified in Permanency and Adoption Competency (PACC). Tanager is currently taking courses and under supervision to become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). In her free time, Tanager enjoys music, travel, games, reading, crochet, and spending time with her family and pets.
First session
I will talk to your parent/guardian to find out what they might be thinking and feeling about our work together, answer any questions anyone has, and gain their consent. Through various fun and playful activities, we will learn what are some areas for growth, what are some strengths you have, and what goals you would like to achieve in our time together.
Strengths
I am personable, fun, and collaborative. I follow your lead to determine what your strengths and challenges are, and I work together with you to achieve the goals you make for yourself.
Ideal clients
Children between the ages of 6-12 years old who have experienced difficult life circumstances, grief and loss, trauma, and attachment wounds.
Treatment methods
Play Therapy
Level 1 Theraplay training; Somatic Experiential Play Therapy training and supervision; Synergetic Play Therapy training; RPT in process I empower children to share their stories in a safe and healing space, using therapeutic play as a means of expression.
Polyvagal Therapy
I have received training in Polyvagal theory and view nervous system states as an important part of the therapeutic process.
Somatic
I have received training and supervision in Somatic Experiential Play Therapy, which focuses on releasing trauma that is stored in the body.
Location
In-person sessions3465 Rolling View Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, D