mental health, San Diego, stress, anxiety, couples — Mind.
Body.
Spirit.
Connection to Self.
Relational Alignment.
Purposeful Partnership.
*The work beneath strong, lasting partnerships.*

**CONSULTANT & AUTHOR**
**WELLNESS MEDIA EXPERT**
**SPEAKER**
Dr. Nina Polyné is a licensed clinical psychologist that specializes in evidence-based therapy for high-achieving couples.
With over a decade of experience in some of the nation’s most advanced hospital and academic settings, she works with driven partners navigating communication breakdowns, career pressure, life transitions, and the hidden costs of success.
Her approach is grounded in the gold standard of couples therapy, integrating behavioral science, relational neuroscience, and practical tools that lead to lasting change. Dr. Nina is a first-author published behavioral scientist, co-host of the mental health podcast *Baggage Drop* (ranked #2 on Apple Podcasts), and a frequent speaker and media expert on mind-body wellness and performance.
Dr. Nina provides private-pay virtual therapy to couples in California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and PSYPACT states, as well as consulting and executive coaching internationally.
*pronouns*: she/her

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MEDIA.

Dr. Nina’s mission is to disseminate important emotional and behavioral fitness tools to to the collective, via her engaging media work.
She sits on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind, a media company co-founded by Selena Gomez.

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SERVICES.

Dr. Nina provides evidence based couples therapy for professionals.

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A RELATIONAL APPROACH.

I integrate evidence-based couples therapy, psychological science, mindful awareness, and meditation to help partners deepen connection while honoring each person’s values, beliefs, and lived experience. This work supports couples in building relationships that feel authentic, engaged, and emotionally connected. My goal is to help partners feel more present, grounded, and aligned with one another.

Therapy is collaborative and relational. My style is person-centered, strength-based, and insight-oriented, with a strong focus on emotional safety—both within the therapeutic space and between partners. I view myself as a fellow traveler, walking alongside couples as they navigate their shared journey with curiosity and care.