Last edited 10/19/2025
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanBiracial or MultiracialNeurodivergent, Living with a mental health issue, Millennial
Get To Know Me
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
At first I thought my life was going to exclusively be about art. Then I went through a poetry and writing phase. It wasn't until I was studying English and American Literature at the Master's level that I realized I was most intrigued by is not just the work of various authors, poets, writers, artists, but their whole individual back stories: What happened to them? What inspired their work? What made them tick? What was going on in the world during their lifetime? Then it hit me. Psychology. So I went out for a second master's and discovered the existence of a field that suddenly felt like it was calling me home: Art Therapy. And here I am.
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Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesSelf-EsteemADHDBipolar disorderCodependency
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefAdolescent mental healthAttachment issuesCommunication issuesDivorce & separationFamily issuesIdentity developmentLGBTQIA related issuesLife transitionsMood disordersSpirituality & religion based issuesStressTraumaMarriage issuesCoping SkillsCouplesNeurodiversity
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesEclectic TherapyArt TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyHumanistic TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Couples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 134183
Education
Phillips Graduate Institute, Master of Arts, Psychology, 2018 — I graduated from a dual-program that led me to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Registered Art Therapist.
Work HistoryI have worked all sorts of jobs that helped shape the kind of therapist I am today. I have been a grocer, a portrait painter, a cashier, a web designer, a photographer's assistant, an instructor of Rhetoric Writing Studies for college freshman, a publishing intern, a waitress, a sales associate, and finally, an art therapist. All these points in my life served me and my lifelong fascination with the human psyche from multiple perspectives, and to combine my love of art with my love of psychology feels like I found just the right formula for working with people in the way that feels best for me.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Cecilia Polkinhorn, LMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Cecilia Polkinhorn accepting new clients?
Yes, Cecilia Polkinhorn is accepting new clients for in-person appointments at 7742 Herschel Ave, Unit K, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
Does Cecilia Polkinhorn accept insurance?
No, Cecilia Polkinhorn does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Cecilia Polkinhorn offer?
Cecilia Polkinhorn offers therapy for couples and individuals.
Does Cecilia Polkinhorn offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Cecilia Polkinhorn offers in-person appointments at 7742 Herschel Ave, Unit K, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
Does Cecilia Polkinhorn offer online therapy?
No, but people can book in-person appointments with Cecilia Polkinhorn at 7742 Herschel Ave, Unit K, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
How quickly can I see Cecilia Polkinhorn?
Cecilia Polkinhorn typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Cecilia Polkinhorn speak?
Cecilia Polkinhorn conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Cecilia Polkinhorn online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Cecilia Polkinhorn online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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