Polly Ely, MFT

Polly received her master’s degree from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California in 2011. Shortly after graduating, she became a devoted practitioner of an experiential form of healing called Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), which she has joined with her own body of work developed just for families to heal together.

“I have been joyfully married to my best friend for 30 years. My partner and I have worked hard to keep our relationship with ourselves and each other at the forefront of our lives despite the intense demands of parenting and work. We have raised two extraordinary adults who have come to be our friends and mentees (sometimes). The road has been messy and raw at times but every single thing I teach, I have also practiced and upheld in my own home.” -Polly

Polly’s therapy style:

Recently reviewed as "a passionate, inspired, supportive, gritty crusader," Polly dedicates her professional energy to bringing forth truthful conversations about the real life picture of parenting, coupling and family life. She provides "the ultimate roadmap with practical fixes and immediate solutions for getting unstuck with kids, while always tying the little moments of the day to a bigger picture relating to mental health, secure attachment and addiction prevention.”

With compassion and a judgment-free delivery, she guides families through the twists and turns of growing ourselves up while we raise kids. Her focus lies in HOW to be in charge and be relaxed at the same time. She teaches as a supportive ally to parents and partners everywhere, naming and normalizing the often harrowing journey of parenting and giving parents actual roadmaps out of the places where they tend to feel lost or out of control.