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I am not afraid of your big feelings, intense conflict, or choices you aren't proud of. I hold space for what the rest of the world tries to keep in the closet. I provide an authentic, nonjudgmental space to explore how ingrained patterns have influenced your life and how you can move forward to live the life you want.  

In this uncertain world, where stress abounds both in families and individually, the the ability to cope may seem confusing and overwhelming at times. If your life has begun to feel like a never ending battle, feelings of depression or anxiety have taken over, or personal relationships have turned to hurt and frustration instead of the joy it once had, please reach out for a helping hand. Whether you suffer from personal issues, relationship stress, trauma from past experiences or just need an expert ear to talk through your feelings: I'm here to help you reach your goals.  

Thank you for entering my counseling profile. I encourage people through partnership, mutual respect, trust, and goal alignment. I offer non-biased psychotherapy to clients ages four and up and from various backgrounds. We will work together to achieve your individual goals. We will consider a range of influences such as (1) your own motivation and biological environment; (2) your immediate surroundings including your family; and (3) your interactions within larger environmental systems consisting of society and culture. By using this holistic approach, I am certain that a positive change will take place.  

My experience working with neurodiversity allows me to work with a wide range of clients. We will work together to create a supportive and challenging therapeutic relationship, in order to create a space for growth to occur. Examining helpful and unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving will allow us to understand your complex narrative.  

I offer trauma-informed, affirming telehealth for adults navigating anxiety, old wounds, and life transitions. Together, we move at a gentle pace toward healing, safety, and self-connection.  

Life doesn’t always go how we planned. You might be dealing with stress, relationship issues, a loss of direction, or just feeling off and not sure why. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Life Coach with over 25 years of experience helping men navigate some of life’s toughest challenges. My approach is straightforward, supportive, and focused on real progress—not just talking, but creating meaningful change. I specialize in working with men facing issues like major life transitions (divorce, career changes, loss of purpose), stress and anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, sexual concerns, addiction, and low motivation or self-esteem. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just know something needs to change, I provide a space to get clear, rebuild confidence, and move forward with purpose. If you’re considering getting support, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to answer your questions and see if we’re a good fit. You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out—sometimes a simple conversation is the first step toward getting back on track.  

I am a licensed psychologist with over 12 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate the deeper patterns that drive emotional pain, addiction, and relationship struggles. My work focuses not only on symptom relief, but on understanding and healing the underlying experiences that shape how you think, feel, and connect with others. I am passionate about helping people get the most out of life and am committed to providing quality, individualized services to meet your specific needs. I provide Telehealth sessions in New York and California, in English and in Spanish, offering increased flexibility, convenience and privacy for sessions. Through a supportive, nonjudgmental process, we work through root causes and build skills to create meaningful, lasting change.  

I'm Jason Polk, LCSW, LAC — a licensed clinical social worker, couples therapist, and addiction counselor with over a decade of experience helping individuals and couples build more connected, resilient lives. My journey into this work began in my own relationships, including a painful divorce that showed me firsthand how easy it is to get stuck in patterns of disconnection and misunderstanding. Those experiences didn’t just shape my career — they fuel it. I’m trained in Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Level II PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy), Clini-Coach® methods, and other relational frameworks that help people understand not just what is hurting but also why—and how to move toward trust, safety, and genuine connection. I work with couples and individuals facing communication challenges, trust injuries, life transitions, the impact of addiction on relationships, and daily stresses that quietly weaken closeness. I believe therapy should be honest, grounded, and compassionate — a space where insight leads to real-world change.  

I have had the privilege of working with clients facing a wide range of psychological, emotional, relational, situational, and biological challenges. I strive to understand each client’s struggles and goals. Alongside each person, I work to build a safe, collaborative alliance that supports meaningful progress on their individual healing journey.  

I am a neuropsychologist with over 25 years of experience. After working for many years in a medical center, I opened my practice with an emphasis on high quality and individualized treatment & assessment. I provide therapy, cognitive remediation, neuropsychological testing, psychoeducation & consultation/coaching. My approach is one that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and takes into account emotional, behavioral, cognitive, biological, cultural and environmental factors. In addition to the treatment of clinical disorders, therapy can help with life transitions, stressors, relationships, and much more. I specialize in neurological (i.e., brain injury, stroke, seizures, tumors, dementia) & medical diagnoses (i.e., cancer, chronic pain and fatigue) as well as attention disorders/executive dysfunction. Neuropsychological testing, capacity evaluations, caregiver psychoeducation and rehabilitation from traumatic/catastrophic injuries is also provided. I believe in the unique ability of every individual to learn skills to live a balanced, meaningful and purposeful life. Taking the first step can be difficult. For this reason, I encourage you to call or email for a complimentary consultation. Please contact for more information.  

As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, I bring a diverse array of therapeutic techniques to each session. Those who know me would say that my style is generally laid back, but I'm also willing to gently challenge my clients in a constructive way when it benefits them. I have a pragmatic approach toward helping you and I actively engage rather than remain silent during sessions.  

In today’s fast-paced world, finding a safe space to turn off the outside noise and focus on yourself can feel nearly impossible. Many of us struggle with overwhelming feelings and behaviors that keep us from feeling our best, making daily life a profound challenge. I know that change is incredibly hard, but having the courage to make that first appointment is where healing begins. Going from just surviving and saying “I’m fine” to truly thriving is a fantastic feeling, and I am here to help you get your life back on track.  

I provide therapy to people from all walks of life and tailor counseling to each individual. I meet people right where they are to help them take steps towards the life they want. I believe that people who struggle with their thoughts and feelings are often just looking for a way to be the person they want to be and sometimes get lost along the way. They want to hold true to their personal values when making choices but have trouble finding a way forward. I believe that, through therapy, people can learn new and creative ways to respond to those thoughts and feelings so they can get back to living a life guided by their values.  

Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming. At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands. We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace. Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again. What we offer: • Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now • Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.) • Sliding-scale rates for affordable care • In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.  

Being driven is one of my greatest attributes, but it also became one of my downfalls. I thought that I could train harder and faster and as a US Ski Team member, that was the case for many years. I pushed too hard, too often, for too long, and my body paid a price. I hit rock bottom physically and mentally and had to pick myself up by my bootstraps. The hardest thing to do as an overachiever is to take a step back, breathe, relax, and be patient. Physically I had imploded. I had no energy, yet I could not sleep at night. My cortisol levels were the same as someone who had pulled two all-nighters and my body ached from lactic acid just walking across the room. I went from a bullet train to a big wheel. Mentally I was watching my dreams, my goals, and my passions disappear. How could I have been one of the best skiers in the country one season and the very next I could hardly run a mile? I knew there was something more profound going on, I just had to pause, be intentional, and receptive. Little did I know that this experience was setting the stage for my exceptional professional career.  

Who wants to feel better? You, or else you wouldn't be looking at psychotherapists websites. But wait, there's more...maybe you're not sure you can feel better. Maybe you've never been to a psychotherapist before & this is all new to you or was something that "other people" did.  

I have had a private women’s practice for the past 15 years. I am a parent and a native to the Westchester/Fairfield community. I work exclusively with women ages 18 and older. I understand the pressures women face today and the many life transitions women go through from the college to career, city life to suburbia, postpartum to menopause. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, infidelity/divorce, fertility/postpartum, menopause, and work/family balance. I try to supportive but directive in my approach, and help clients navigate their lives to feel more in control and optimistic of their future,  

Our goal is to get you in and out of therapy as quickly as possible. As a client, I spent 15 years in therapy trying to figure out why I was still stuck. I now have these answers and would love to share them with you. Our goal is to build skills in therapy that you can take outside of therapy to get the life you've always wanted.  

I balance being a helping professional with being human to create a safe container for folks to explore all parts of themselves. When you allow me to join with you in your healing you’ll gain clarity, self-compassion, confidence, & tools for lasting healing & recovery. Don’t just push through it any longer, take the first step to lasting change today.  

Therapy is a chance to open yourself up to new ways of experiencing your life in order to get greater satisfaction from it. If you're struggling with worries, relationship boundaries, sadness, or overwhelm, I would like to help. Give me a call or drop me an email so we can talk about your situation.