ABOUT POLLY
Polly’s therapeutic approach integrates attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Narrative Therapy to help clients understand how past experiences, family dynamics, and personal stories shape their relationships and sense of self.

Her work is informed by specialized training in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), including Level One certification through ICEEFT, as well as certification as a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator for couples. Polly completed her practicum and internship at Trevecca Nazarene University’s Counseling Center working with undergraduate and graduate students. She also worked as a contract clinician at CAPS for Sewanee: The University of the South’s Counseling and Psychological Services.

Polly is a native to Franklin, Tennessee and has spent time living in New Orleans, Louisiana and Uppsala, Sweden. When she isn’t practicing marriage and family therapy, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children.

MEMBERSHIPS
Polly is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the American Counseling Association, Nashville Psychotherapy Institute, and a sustainer with the Junior League of Nashville.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Polly earned the emotionally focused individual therapy level one certificate from Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Leanne Campbell with ICEEFT, International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Polly is also a certified facilitator with Prepare/Enrich for couples.