- DBT skills
- Hypnotherapy techniques
- Solution focused work
About Taylor
Taylor Smith is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, and anger. He also supports clients facing career challenges, parenting concerns, and major life changes.
Taylor trained with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has applied brief therapy methods in his practice. He uses practical tools and techniques drawn from several approaches, including hypnotherapy and solution-focused work. He has experience from substance abuse practicums and an internship, and has worked with a wide range of presenting problems.
In sessions he aims to be direct and goal-oriented. Sessions can move quickly when someone needs immediate change, or be more gradual when the situation calls for it. He describes the work as a partnership where he offers perspectives and actionable skills rather than long theoretical discussions.
Taylor has spent a lot of his practice helping men navigate life transitions, parenting roles, loss, and crises. He also addresses attachment and blended family challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and first responder stress among other concerns. He phrases goals in concrete terms like improving communication, reducing substance misuse, or managing intense emotions.
People who meet with him can expect a practical focus on problem solving and skill-building. He draws on DBT skills, solution-focused techniques, Jungian ideas, and hypnotherapy tools to match the work to the person’s goals. The pace and emphasis are set according to each person’s needs and circumstances.
How his approaches translate to online work
Taylor commonly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and hypnotherapy techniques in his work. DBT skills teach practical ways to manage intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help address habits, stress responses, and motivation when that method fits the person’s goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He will work with each person to decide whether DBT skills, solution-focused steps, hypnotherapy, or Jungian ideas best match the client’s goals and situation. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm the current online session options before booking. Different formats suit different needs - some allow a quick check-in during a lunch break, others work better for longer skill sessions or guided exercises. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and lets the therapist and client focus on concrete tools and practice between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, trauma, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, practical work that focuses on tools and skill-building. Sessions can be fast-paced for short-term goals or more gradual when needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of clinical experience and has worked with hundreds of clients across a range of issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.