About Polly
Are you struggling to cope after experiencing a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)?
Are you finding it difficult to sort out what is happening to you and how to move forward?
Are you uncertain how to heal from past experiences?
Do you have a strong desire to "just get better" and get back to functioning?
Dr. Polly Chawla
Choosing to embark on a therapeutic journey is never a small step. It requires time, effort, emotion, and courage. When someone seeks help, it’s not just for the sake of talking—they are looking for a professional fully invested in their well-being.
I am committed to being genuine, present, and fully attentive to my clients. I strive to understand and validate their experiences, accompanying them through struggles, growth, and transformation. Holding space for this journey is at the heart of my work. I believe every individual has the potential to create positive change, and my mission is to equip clients with the tools to make that change sustainable.
Training & Qualifications
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist and completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from New Delhi in 2011. With nearly twenty years of diverse experience, I began my career internationally in Africa and Asia before settling in North America. This work has enhanced my cross-cultural competence and ability to work effectively in diverse environments.
I am a certified EMDR therapist and use multiple therapeutic modalities to support veterans, first responders, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community facing a broad range of mental health challenges. I have specialized training in psychotic spectrum disorders, borderline traits and emotional dysregulation, mood and anxiety disorders, and recovery from motor vehicle and workplace accidents.
My approach includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-focused interventions. At the core of my work is the belief that everyone has the ability to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Languages:
English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali
Types of Therapy:
CBT, DBT, EMDR, ERP, IFS, Trauma-Focused
Client Focus:
Adults, individuals, veterans, first responders, immigrants/refugees
Areas of Interest & Specialty:
Anxiety, depression, identity issues, grief and loss, PTSD/trauma, relationship challenges, psychotic spectrum disorders, borderline traits and emotional dysregulation, mood and anxiety disorders, motor vehicle and workplace accidents
“It’s okay not to be okay” – Polly
“Knowing your limitations is your strength” – Polly
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