Polly Parks, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Polly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.8 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Polly. View 9 reviews
Great news, Polly is accepting new clients!: She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Miss Parks is wonderful. She listens and really lets you cut loose before she offers advise.

Polly is an amazing therapist. She is professional, kind, considerate, and very easy to talk to. I found myself talking about a variety of topics, thanks to Polly's way of seamlessly prompting questions, and reflecting on what the true crux of my problems were. Polly is nonjudgmental and has made me feel more open to being my genuine self.

More about Polly

14 years' experience
Female
LCSW

I have continuously been licensed in California with 100% good standing with the BBS (Board of Behavioral Sciences (https://www.bbs.ca.gov) for 14 years of professional therapeutic work experience. I help clients with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, issues that come up for LGBTQ2+ people, anger management, and other challenges. I worked with students and professionals at the Saugus High School, Santa Clarita, student shooting in 2019.

I am a current member of the National Association of Social Workers (https//: www.socialworkers.org) and a current member of The World Association of Transgender Health (https://WPATH.org). I have the legally required (CA) certification in a BBS approved Telehealth Training course.

I have been in recovery from alcohol since July 6, 2006. I will never lose sight that I am not guaranteed sobriety tomorrow. I know 12 step groups, (AA, NA, EA, OA, and Adult Children of Alcoholics. (I recommend SMART meetings for all addictions).

I see clients in the afternoons, evenings (sessions start at 12:00,1:00,2:00,3:00, [not 4:00],5:00,6:00,7:00 and 8:00) and at the weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. My days off/ weekend is Wednesday and Thursday. I will not hold a session while the client is driving because of the possible danger and NASW ethics.

My space is an open and safe environment where your thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage.

Specialties

LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-love Sexuality Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Polly Parks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134762305.

LCSW · California · 91857 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.: Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Polly Parks

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.8

9 reviews

Clients mention: Amazing Listens Understanding An amazing therapist Comfortable Easy Empathetic Genuine Guidance Professional

Miss Parks is wonderful. She listens and really lets you cut loose before she offers advise.

Polly is very nice and listens and offers her opinion on the things I talk about. She always reassures me and encourages me that I’m doing the right things to take care of myself in a healthy way

Polly is understanding and will give you perspectives on a different level and a different output then you could potentially see in the onset of your issue or disagreement or situation that you’re dealing. Polly gives me activities that I can grow and learn and perspectively in depth look at myself in a different light or a different perspective that helps me grow and learn, and I appreciate everything that she has done for me and understood for me and does not give me any negative feedback but just constructive criticism to make me a better person and it’s not even constructive criticism. It’s just an empathetic type of persuasion way to make me understand in a different light and I love that about her. She is an amazing therapist, and I hope you guys keep her on. Always and forever cause she’s doing amazing.

She is amazing. Thank you.

I really love and enjoy therapy with my therapist Polly. She’s exceeded my expectations and has done a phenomenal job.

Going into therapy is scary in itself. But Polly makes me feel comfortable to be able to share things that have hurt me or that are hurting without feeling bad about it. She listens and gives support completely and offering guidance and direction. This has been the best experience so far and I can’t wait to explore more.

She is very understanding and very kind. I would recommend her to anyone that is going through depression and adoption.

Observant, conscientious, honest

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Frequently asked questions

Does Polly Parks offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Polly Parks works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Polly Parks speak?

Polly Parks speaks English.

How many years of experience does Polly Parks have?

Polly Parks has 14 years of experience.

Where is Polly Parks licensed to practice?

Polly Parks is licensed to practice in California.

Does Polly Parks accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Polly Parks does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Polly Parks offer?

Polly Parks offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Polly Parks?

Polly Parks can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Polly Parks?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.