Polly Westcott, PsyD, HSPP

I believe meaningful change begins with feeling truly heard, understood, and supported. My goal is to provide a warm, collaborative, and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable sharing your experiences and working toward the life you want to create. I enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan and appreciate the unique strengths, challenges, and perspectives that each stage of life brings.

 

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, adjustment difficulties, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, mood disorders, major life transitions, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). I have a special passion for helping trauma survivors heal in a safe and supportive environment while building resilience and discovering their own strengths.

 

My background in neuropsychology also allows me to provide specialized care for individuals and families navigating medical illnesses, neurological conditions, and changes in thinking, memory, or daily functioning. I work with people coping with stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), neurodegenerative diseases, and other neurocognitive disorders, helping them adapt while maintaining the highest possible quality of life.

 

I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and biofeedback, to help you better understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, physical responses, and behaviors. I believe healing happens within a trusting therapeutic relationship, so I tailor treatment to your unique goals, strengths, and experiences while providing practical tools that support lasting change.

 

During your first appointment, we’ll spend time getting to know one another. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, review your personal history, discuss your current concerns and strengths, and identify goals for treatment. I encourage questions throughout the process and want you to feel comfortable every step of the way. Together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan designed to help you make meaningful progress.

 

I hope that every patient leaves our first meeting feeling heard, accepted, understood, and hopeful, knowing they have a trusted partner who will walk alongside them with compassion, honesty, and practical guidance.

 

In addition to providing therapy, I conduct comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. These assessments can help identify learning disabilities, attention difficulties, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), stroke-related cognitive changes, neurodegenerative diseases, and other neurocognitive disorders. Psychological evaluations can also clarify diagnostic questions, identify emotional or behavioral concerns, and guide treatment planning. By combining assessment with therapy, I’m able to provide a more comprehensive understanding of your strengths and challenges and develop individualized recommendations to support your long-term success.

 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my now-adult children, running, hiking, traveling, and just about anything outdoors or on the water. Whether I’m exploring a new trail, spending time at the lake, or simply enjoying nature, I find being outdoors restorative. I also love spending time with my Labrador puppy, Walter, who keeps life active, entertaining, and full of adventure.