Taylor Smith, LMFT

Taylor Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with ten years of clinical experience. He draws on practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and major life changes. Taylor aims for straightforward work that fits into busy lives. He trained with a master’s degree in counseling psychology and then pursued Brief Therapy approaches. His practice incorporates hypnosis techniques inspired by Milton Erickson and includes experience from substance abuse practicums and an internship. This background informs how he helps with addiction and recovery challenges. Taylor often supports people facing relationship and intimacy questions, parenting stress, grief, anger, and career crossroads. He also works with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar conditions, and with people dealing with trauma and abuse. Living with health challenges such as chronic pain or illness is part of his additional focus. His work balances focused, goal-oriented methods with deeper exploration when needed. Taylor uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Jungian perspectives, and solution-focused practices to tailor sessions to each person. He emphasizes practical tools and clear next steps. Clients can expect a direct, collaborative approach. Taylor says he will work hard or work fast depending on goals. He describes himself as a committed partner who aims to give perspective and useful strategies without wasting time or money.

How these approaches translate to online work

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be helpful for people who struggle with intense emotions, relationship conflict, or self-destructive patterns. Hypnotherapy draws on guided imagery and focused attention to help shift habits, reduce anxiety, and support behavior change; it can be used alongside other therapies for issues like addiction or pain management.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try practical tools, and adjust methods as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize skills, brief problem solving, or deeper symbolic work over time.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered for online work. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow sessions that focus on skill practice, homework review, or step-by-step plans that carry into daily life.