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Araxi Polony, AMFT

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

I work with clients to understand and heal the roots of their emotional pain. My approach is integrative in nature, drawing from psychodynamic, depth, and behavioral approaches. Very often, this involves exploration of the unconscious, early childhood experiences, familial relationships, and broader socioeconomic conditions to cultivate insight and meaningful change.

I specialize in family therapy, family estrangement, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, and racial, sexual, and economic trauma. My approach is integrative in nature, drawing from behavioral, psychodynamic, and depth approaches; depending on each client’s goals, I may incorporate narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), EMDR, Inference-Based CBT for OCD, art therapy, family systems theory, and other modalities. I work across the life span, supporting children, adolescents, and adults at each stage of development.

Above all, I do not believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach to therapy - I welcome ongoing feedback and exploration. My goal is to create a space where we can discuss your needs and what has and has not worked for you in the past.

On a personal note, I was born and raised in Oakland, California and am the daughter of a Colombian immigrant mother and a Hungarian-American father. Prior to my career as a therapist, I worked in public and environmental health. Outside of work, I have a deep appreciation for the outdoors, philosophy, dance, and design.

Areas of Expertise

Anxiety and Depression
Attachment and Family of Origin Issues
EMDR/Trauma
Family Therapy and Family Estrangement
Grief and Loss
Racial, Sexual, and Economic Trauma
Self Worth and Self Esteem
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Education

I received my Master’s of Science in clinical psychology at San Francisco State University, focusing on theoretical and applied training from psychodynamic, family systems, multicultural and community psychology perspectives. I completed my training with individuals, youth, and families at the Edgewood Residential and Treatment Center and YouthPoint Health. I am currently licensed as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (Number Pending).

Insurance

United/Optum, Carelon, Aetna

Locations

San Francisco

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