Therapist in Exeter, New Hampshire Erica Polonsky, Therapist

Erica Polonsky, LICSW, supports individuals in New Hampshire navigating life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering a safe, inclusive space to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Whether a client is facing anxiety, depression, or navigating life transitions, Erica tailors therapy to meet each person’s unique needs, helping them gain clarity, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Erica specializes in helping clients who are experiencing life transitions, such as the shift from adolescence to young adulthood, relationship challenges, and midlife or later life changes. These experiences often bring uncertainty and emotional upheaval, and Erica works collaboratively to guide individuals through these periods with validation, practical tools, and a deep understanding of how identity and life roles evolve. Her work with neurodiverse individuals and those facing school avoidance or ADHD is grounded in respect, flexibility, and a strength-based approach. Erica is especially passionate about supporting youth, teens, and young adults managing self-esteem issues, trauma, and grief. She has extensive experience helping those involved in adoption or foster care, individuals on the autism spectrum, and first responders—populations who may face unique emotional and psychological stressors. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies, she supports clients in building emotional regulation, resilience, and healthier relationships. Erica also offers group therapy and case management services to provide more holistic care. Outside of her clinical work, Erica enjoys reading, spending time in nature, group fitness classes, and connecting with friends and family.