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Shoshana Polansky

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA (she, her)

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San Francisco, CA 94104
You’re a driven person but your personal or romantic relationships seem to be a struggle. Why is it sometimes easier to meet your professional needs and not your personal needs? You might struggle with vulnerability or feel confused about your relationship. I specialize in helping people create better relationships and clear obstacles to those relationships.
The feedback I get from clients - both couples and individuals - is that I’m direct and actively engaged in giving people the tools to solve issues in their sex life or heal from stressful or traumatic events, leave bad relationships, and deepen intimacy and communication - all in an environment that is comfortable even for people new to therapy.
I choose an approach to therapy tailored to your needs. That can include EMDR - a type of therapy that people find rapidly transformative in healing from trauma. Clients move on from upsetting memories and free themselves from anxiety and self-doubt. Call or email to discuss if I'd be a good fit for you. Learn more: www.shoshanapolansky.com
Call or Shoshana Polansky now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 799-5836

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94104

(415) 799-5836

Los Angeles, CA 90067

My website
You can book time for a free consultation to see if we'd be a good fit to work together here: app.greminders.com/c/shoshanapolansky
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Stress and Trauma and PTSD 
$240 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (415) 799-5836
Photo of Shoshana Polansky, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94104

(415) 799-5836

Los Angeles, CA 90067

My website
You can book time for a free consultation to see if we'd be a good fit to work together here: app.greminders.com/c/shoshanapolansky
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Stress and Trauma and PTSD 
$240 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $240
  • Couple Sessions $240
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I'm an out-of-network provider, but many of my clients with Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, and other plans, receive 50-100 percent reimbursement with a superbill that I'm happy to provide you with.
Photo of Shoshana Polansky, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 799-5836
"
I'm an out-of-network provider, but many of my clients with Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, and other plans, receive 50-100 percent reimbursement with a superbill that I'm happy to provide you with.
Photo of Shoshana Polansky, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 799-5836

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 128177 Shoshana Polansky
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended The Wright Institute
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Membership with EMDRIA - EMDR International Association
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I continuously attend new trainings and work in weekly consultation with other therapists to ensure my skills and knowledge are at their best.
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Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 799-5836
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I continuously attend new trainings and work in weekly consultation with other therapists to ensure my skills and knowledge are at their best.
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Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 799-5836

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Transgender
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (415) 799-5836
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Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (415) 799-5836

5 Endorsements

Kim Salyer
Kim Salyer
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTCCTP-2EMDR
Shoshana is a skilled therapist who empowers clients to manage mental health with empathy and evidence-based tools. Her warm and supportive approach helps clients build confidence, regain control, and find peace in their lives.
Leyla Sanford, EMDR certified in Studio City
Leyla Sanford, EMDR certified in Studio City
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTEMDR
Shoshana has a way of being both kind and direct with her clients that challenges them and promotes change.
Deidre Abrons
Deidre Abrons
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTMA
Shoshana offers real insight to her clients. She is direct and gentle at the same time, helping clients to create significant and lasting change. Clients I've referred to Shoshana for couples therapy have said she has saved their marriage.
Lauren Lui
Lauren Lui
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Shoshana has an amazing ability to help her clients get the the root issue of whatever they are experiencing, and gently challenges and supports them in creating meaningful changes. She has a grounding presence that helps her clients feel safe and seen.
Laurel van der Toorn
Laurel van der Toorn
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLMFT
Shoshana and I have been in EMDR therapy consultation groups for years. I am continually impressed but her kind directness, her care & concern for her clients, and how she upholds the highest legal and ethical standards for our field. Strong rec!

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Gottman Method
  • ICBT
  • Integrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (415) 799-5836
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Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (415) 799-5836

Location

Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94104

(415) 799-5836

Additional Location

Los Angeles, CA 90067

(415) 799-5836
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You can book time for a free consultation to see if we'd be a good fit to work together here: app.greminders.com/c/shoshanapolansky
Photo of Shoshana Polansky, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 799-5836
"
You can book time for a free consultation to see if we'd be a good fit to work together here: app.greminders.com/c/shoshanapolansky
Photo of Shoshana Polansky, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 799-5836