Polaris Family Behavioral Health

08/15/2025

Michelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. In her clinical training she worked with early adolescents, teens, and young adults in a variety of settings including schools, outpatient, and telehealth.

She specializes in treating OCD, anxiety, and depression through the use of evidence-based practices including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention). Michelle also holds special interest in working with clients who are dealing with eating disorders and body image related issues, as well as those with addictive behaviors.

Michelle’s approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths based. She loves to create a fun, calm, and safe place that the client can learn to build confidence and self-advocate for themselves. She also loves working with and communicating with families to discover how best to support the client in all types of settings.

08/08/2025

Emma is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University. She has over 5 years of clinical experience in both community mental health and private practice settings working with all ages.

Emma specializes in working with adolescent and adult clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, relational concerns, and depression. She is a trauma-informed, affirming provider for LGTBQIA+ individuals and views recognition of how sociocultural systems impact individuals as imperative to an effective counseling process.

Emma views the therapy process as a collaboration and aims to ensure her clients feel empowered in sessions. She uses a person-centered model of therapy to best conceptualize her client’s subjective needs before tailoring evidence-based interventions including ERP, CBT, and DBT to support their individualized mental health goals.

07/21/2025

Adult Social Anxiety Support Group
Struggle with Social Anxiety? You are not alone! Join our Social Anxiety Support group, next group meets 7/31 at 6:30 pm.
Where: Polaris Family Behavioral Health (In Person)
Cost: $60 per session or $300 for a 6 pack of sessions
www.polarisfbh.com

07/19/2025

Day 2 IOCDF conference

07/19/2025

I got to go look at the venue for the community picnic today, it is so exciting! Easy parking, a great view, and a piano for someone to play! (not me, but hopefully someone will be brave!)

07/15/2025

🧺🌼 OCD Community Picnic 🌼🧺
We’re gathering on August 9th at Bellevue City Hall Plaza, and you’re invited! Whether you live with OCD or are part of the community in any way, come connect, create, and share space with others who get it.
✨ There’ll be an art display and an open mic hour-so bring your art, your words, your voice. Share a painting, read a poem, sing a song, or simply listen and be part of the moment.
🥪 Don’t forget to bring some food! Whether it’s a large dish or snacks to share, we’d love for you to join us for a relaxed afternoon of community and creativity.
This event is proudly hosted by Polaris Family Behavioral Health and OCD Washington 💙
Let’s celebrate expression, healing, and being together. 💚


07/07/2025

Several Polaris therapists will be there in person. For everyone else, there is a virtual option!

Our regular livestreams are on pause this week, but that doesn't mean you have to miss us!

The highly anticipated 30th Annual OCD Conference, sponsored by Sheppard Pratt, kicks off on Thursday, July 10. If you’re not joining us on the ground in Chicago, you can tune in from the comfort of your own home through our Hybrid Track, brought to you by TreatMyOCD. Virtual registration is open through the end of the conference, July 13. This is a great opportunity to find community and experience , wherever you are!

Details at IOCDF.org/ocdcon

07/05/2025

06/24/2025

Happy Men's Mental Health Month!

It’s okay to:
✅ Feel insecure
✅ Ask for help
✅ Cry
✅ Be vulnerable

Men deserve the full range of human emotions — and the support to navigate them.

Find help and support here: nami.org/menshealthmonth

06/14/2025

Whether you're stepping into a new job, applying to grad school, or just figuring out what’s next, transitions can stir up a unique kind of anxiety.

What’s one strategy that’s helped you stay grounded during a big life change?

Find five psychology-backed tips for calming anticipatory anxiety amid big life changes in this month's issue of APA's Psychology for a Better You newsletter: https://at.apa.org/0fn

06/11/2025

05/26/2025

🌞 Summer Mental Health Boost for Youth & Families 🌱
Looking for a short-term, high-impact way to support your child’s emotional well-being this summer?
Polaris Family Behavioral Health is offering a Short-Term Exposure Therapy Program—perfect for kids, teens, and adults navigating:
✨ Phobias
✨ Anxiety
✨ OCD
✨ Big life transitions (hello, high school, college, and new jobs!)

Help your child step into the next chapter with confidence and resilience. 🌟