Ariana Taylor
She/Her
About
Ariana
My motivation as a clinician is rooted in helping individuals feel seen, safe, and empowered to step into the next chapter of their lives with clarity and confidence. My clinical style is integrative, relational, and trauma-informed, blending narrative work, attachment theory, and somatic awareness to support clients in understanding their patterns and reconnecting with their inner resilience. I hold a warm but direct therapeutic presence—nurturing, reflective, and grounded—while also offering practical tools that promote emotional balance, insight, and sustainable change. My goal is always to create a space where clients can explore honestly, heal deeply, and grow into the most aligned version of themselves.
In my free time, I gravitate toward anything that feeds my creativity and sense of connection. I love exploring museums, discovering new art, and getting lost in a good book. Traveling is a big part of my life I enjoy experiencing new cultures, beautiful spaces, and moments that inspire me. I also love shopping, finding pieces that feel expressive and intentional. Most of all, I value spending quality time with my friends and family; connecting with the people I love is what grounds me the most.
Ariana
treats clients with
Grief and Loss
Childhood Challenges
Cultural or Racial Identity
Substance Use
Anxiety
Sex/Intimacy
Relationship Difficulties
Trauma and PTSD
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Anger
Life Transitions
Eating Disorders
Stress
Depression
Communities
Ariana
specializes in
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Religion
Approaches
Ariana
can use
Somatic Therapies
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Psychodynamic
Seeking Safety
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Psychoanalytic
Ariana
education and experience
- Experience
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist / Associate
- Experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy with a focus on trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, and relationship dynamics.
- Morning View Family Therapy
- Delivering evidence-based and trauma-informed care using CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and attachment-based approaches.
- Brightside Health
- Providing virtual therapy with an emphasis on structured treatment planning, measurement-based care, and collaborative care with psychiatry.
- Two Chairs (upcoming or current)
- Offering integrative, relational therapy with a focus on matching clients to clinicians based on style, goals, and needs.
- Private Practice Development
- Building a holistic, women-centered practice integrating somatic awareness, creativity, and empowerment-based work.
- Clinical Experience With:
- Trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, family systems, co-parenting dynamics, relationship stress, life transitions, parenting support, and self-esteem work.
- Education
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology / Marriage & Family Therapy
- La Sierra University
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field
- Cal-State Dominguez Hills
- Continuing Education & Specialized Training
- Trauma-informed care
- Somatic awareness and grounding techniques
- Narrative Therapy
- CBT & DBT interventions
- Cultural humility and family-systems work
- Ethical and legal standards in telehealth
Ariana
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