Jill Polenta, LMHC

Jill Polenta is a licensed mental health professional based in New York with 18 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and life transitions. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she brings long-standing practice helping clients address addictions, anger, bipolar mood concerns and the challenges that come with major change. Jill centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that personal strengths are a key resource for recovery and growth.

Her approach is collaborative and supportive; she emphasizes courage and practical steps when clients take the first step toward a more fulfilling life. Jill works with individuals to identify coping strategies, build self-compassion and develop skills to manage symptoms and navigate difficult circumstances. She offers a steady, respectful presence while helping clients translate their strengths into meaningful change.

Jill welcomes those ready to explore new ways of coping and greater self-love, meeting people where they are and pacing the work according to each person’s needs and goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Jill uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and on identifying personal strengths. One common approach centers on skills-based strategies to help manage stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms - teaching breathing, pacing and behavioral skills that support daily functioning and emotional regulation. Another emphasis is a strengths-focused, narrative approach that helps clients explore their story, build self-love and translate existing resources into concrete steps for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill collaborates with each person to determine which techniques match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods over time so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through multiple formats. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation and therapeutic connection, while live chat and text-based messaging can provide more immediate or low-barrier support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult.