Ashley Polynice

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational approach in my practice to help clients identify and change maladaptive and/or unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. By working collaboratively, I guide clients in developing healthier coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and building skills to manage distress and navigate change more effectively.

Couples Counseling

In my work with couples, I draw from the Gottman Method, using evidence-based principles to help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen their emotional connection. I focus on helping couples recognize and shift negative interaction patterns, increase mutual understanding, and build a foundation of shared meaning and respect. My goal is to create a supportive space where both partners feel heard and empowered to grow together.

EMDR

As a therapist specializing in trauma and life transitions, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based approach that helps clients process and heal from distressing experiences. I use EMDR to support clients in accessing and reprocessing traumatic memories in a safe and structured way, reducing their emotional charge and helping individuals move toward greater resilience and emotional balance. This method is especially effective for those feeling stuck or overwhelmed by past experiences that continue to impact their present.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

At the core of my therapeutic approach is Person-Centered Therapy, based on the principles of Carl Rogers. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and empathetic space where clients feel genuinely heard and accepted. By fostering a strong therapeutic relationship rooted in authenticity and unconditional positive regard, I support clients in exploring their inner experiences, accessing their own strengths, and moving toward personal growth and self-understanding at their own pace.

Psychodynamic

I also integrate Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients gain deeper insight into how past experiences, early relationships, and unconscious patterns influence their current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By exploring these underlying dynamics, clients can begin to understand the root causes of their struggles, break unhelpful cycles, and develop a more empowered sense of self. This approach complements my work with trauma, life transitions, and emotional growth.