About

Hey there! My name is Taryn and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in the State of Virginia. I earned my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2016 and began counseling as an intern in 2015. I have worked in a range of clinical settings to include therapeutic day treatment and school-based counseling (pre-k through 12th grade), outpatient counseling centers, and a college counseling center. Much of my clinical work has been focused on treating trauma symptoms and PTSD, and I have completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I enjoy working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and grief and loss. I also hold a special interest in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with spiritual/religious trauma and faith transitions, and I seek to be an ally to all marginalized people groups. I typically utilize a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to the therapeutic process, also utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, mindfulness-based techniques, and identity development interventions. I seek to foster feelings of safety, trust, and empowerment for those with whom I sit.