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Nina Polyné(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
PennsylvaniaCalifornia
Couples counseling- Anxiety - Relationship issues-Insomnia & sleep issues-Burnout-Dating-

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Professional statement

Dr. Nina Polyne is a licensed clinical psychologist that treats individuals and couples in the states of California and Pennsylvania. She graduated from Pepperdine University, and has an extensive background of training, including UCLA behavioral medicine, USC hospital, and pre and postdoctoral training at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center and University of Pennsylvania. She is a published expert in sleep health, and provides treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. Further, she has extensive training in evidence based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain.

Dr. Polyne has a special interest in treating couples. She was trained in Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, and continued on to receive training in Emotion Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She enjoys helping couples to explore and heal past hurts, to accomplish goals of communicating and connecting on a much deeper level, in addition to creating a lasting, healthy bond. She helps her couples create a personalized “tool kit” of strategies to assist in managing emotional triggers that are very common for all relationships, in combination with those specific to each distinctive couple.

What makes Dr. Polyne unique as a therapist is her interest in diversity, cultural background, spirituality, and their influence on our unique presence in the world. It’s important throughout therapy to make connections between the ways in which we are raised, and how we show up in the present moment. Every individual is unique, and treatment will be delivered utilizing a patient-centered approach. Dr. Polyne has a specialty in treating work stress and burnout, insomnia, anxiety, depression and couples.

Her practice is virtual so that she can serve couples and individuals in CA and PA.


Message to clients

My style is warm, relational, evidence-based, and fun. I enjoy humor during appropriate moments, and I spend mindful time developing a comfortable, compassionate, and empathetic therapeutic alliance with every patient and couple. Utilizing a collaborative and goal-setting approach, I enjoy working side-by-side with each individual and couple, to ensure the designed treatment plan matches the individual or couple’s values and goals.

I enjoy working with individuals and couples looking to up-level their lives, live more consciously, and with those excited to explore methods to live a more fruitful, fun, and expansive life! Those that decide to work with me typically set goals to worry less, laugh and appreciate more, and finally and most importantly, connect to our deepest authentic selves. Our relationships tend to thrive in the process. Looking forward to meeting you!


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 8 years

San Diego VA Healthcare System, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Professor, 2020 - 2022
Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Clinical Behavioral Health Psychologist, 2017 - 2020

Pepperdine University, Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, 2017

Licensure

California: PSY32670 - Pennsylvania: PS018687

Languages

English

Specialties

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia

Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally

Dating - Exploring one’s thoughts and beliefs about dating and the values that one brings into the dating world; processing through the ups and downs of meeting new people and starting or ending relationships




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

I see clients virtually via telehealth in Pennsylvania and California.


Insurance

Nina Polyné is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$230 (50min)
  • Couples sessions:$270 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • As needed
Therapist's note

I am an independent contractor for the employee assistant program (EAP) Lyra Health. Additionally, I accept private pay clients. If your insurance plan offers out-of-network coverage (usually a PPO plan) for outpatient behavioral health or mental health, I am more than happy to provide you with a super-bill at the end of the month. You can submit this form to your insurance plan for partial or total reimbursement. Further, my sessions are variably eligible for HSA/FSA plans. I suggest you check with your individual insurance provider to verify the above information. Of note, full payment is due at the time of service.