Psychologist
Polina Bryson
PhD
About
Meet Polina
Dr. Polina Bryson is a licensed psychologist in San Diego with 21 years in practice and the founder of Strive to Thrive Psychology. Her work centers on adults and older adults with diabetes (type 1 or 2), autoimmune conditions and other chronic or invisible illnesses, along with the burnout, grief, anxiety and depression that often come with managing them. She also treats bipolar and other mood disorders and supports caregivers. Sessions offer a safe place to sort through these pressures and improve emotional well-being. Her approach is integrative and strength-based, drawing on CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based therapy, motivational interviewing and coaching. Sessions are offered online.
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- American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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- License
- Psychologist · CA · PSY20477
- Experience
- 21 years
- License notes
- Psychologist (PhD), California #PSY20477
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Online sessions in CA
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