ABOUT ME

I am glad you have come across my page and are thinking about potentially starting therapy at this point in time!

My name is Dr. CJ Polihronakis (pronounced Pol-eh-ron-ah-kiss) (he/him/his), and I am a licensed psychologist in New York, Maryland, & Virginia. After earning my undergraduate degree in Psychology & English from Georgetown University, I obtained a Mental Health Counseling Ed.M. and a Counseling Psychology Ph.D. from Columbia University. I have over 10 years worth of education, training, and professional experiences providing mental health services to diverse client populations.

​I have ample experience providing support to:
  • Undergraduate & Graduate Students
  • Adults
  • Caregivers
  • Professionals Navigating Career Concerns
  • Other Mental Health Providers
  • Clients of varying partnership types (e.g., domestic partnerships, married, non-monogamous, poly) in Relationship/Couples Therapy

​Some of my areas of expertise include:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Interpersonal Concerns 
  • Family of Origin Concerns
  • Career & Professional Concerns
  • Life Transitions 
  • Intersectional Identity Development 
  • Bisexuality, Pansexuality, Non-monosexuality
  • LGBTQIA+ Identities & Queer Issues
  • Men and Masculinities 
  • Sex, Intimacy, Kink, & Sexual Health (from a Sex-Positive Approach)
  • Trauma​ (e.g., Identity-based, Adverse Childhood Experiences)​​​ ​
Nevertheless, I have worked with clients on a wide breadth of presenting concerns throughout my education and training. I look forward to having the opportunity to support you on your journey towards addressing your mental health concerns! 

approach to therapy

As your future therapist, I will strive to help you emerge into the best version of yourself by assisting you overcome some of the internal barriers that may be impacting how you perceive - and engage with - yourself, others, and the world.

​I predominantly use  Psychodynamic, Relational-Cultural, & Person Centered counseling theories in my work with clients. I also have experience integrating mindfulness and other skill-based interventions into my treatment approach.

​As a therapist, I like to approach my work with clients in a collaborative, engaged, exploratory, & conversational manner. My goal as your future therapist, therefore, is to provide you with an empathic, validating, caring space where you feel comfortable being your authentic self and opening up about experiences across different points in your life. In addition, I will assist you with considering how the foundational relationships and core experiences across your life may be associated with some of your self-perceptions, ways of relating to other people, as well as other concerns that may be bringing you to therapy (e.g., anxiety, low mood, negative self-talk).

​Finding a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and connected is key. Thus, I offer a complimentary phone consultation to help determine whether we might be a good match. If my approach resonates with you, please reach out. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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THROUGHOUT MY WORK WITH CLIENTS, I am:

  • ​Attune to our identity-based/cultural differences and similarities
  • Empathic and compassionate 
  • Passionate about helping you gain new insights
  • Supportive in helping you develop healthy, nurturing relationships with yourself and others
  • Collaborative in identifying changes in your ongoing needs/goals, &
  • Open to any feedback you may have to ensure we are adequately addressing your concerns.
License Information
State of New York - License #027821
State of Maryland - License #06719 
Commonwealth of Virginia - License #0810007344 
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Disclaimer: This website is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute clinical advice. If you are having an emergency and require immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.