Taylor Wayne, LCSW
Get To Know Taylor's Style
A Visual Guide: Therapy With Me Is Like...
"Therapy with me is like tending a garden—some plants grew intentionally, some wild, and some struggle beneath the surface. The goal isn't to rip things out, but to understand what's growing and decide what needs care, space, or pruning."
What to Expect in the 1st Session
Our first session isn't about me asking you to tell me your entire life story or diving into every past experience—it's about meeting each other. Therapy with me is an unfolding, like peeling back the layers of an onion. There's no pressure to 'get it all out' or 'start from the beginning.' Instead, we'll follow what naturally comes up in the moment.
How I Work
Therapy with me is about getting to know yourself—not just your thoughts, but how you move through the world, the patterns you've developed, and the ways you've adjusted to life. I don't come in with a formula or a plan for you. Instead, I meet you where you are, and we follow what naturally emerges.
A Little About Me
Life Stage
Millennial therapist navigating the same life transitions as many of my clients:
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Pet Parent Extraordinaire
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Newly Married
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Relocation Adventures
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Remote Work Life
Lived Experience
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Coming Out Journey
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Pet Loss and Grief
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Disordered Eating Recovery Journey
Taylor's Therapy Toolkit Learn more about Therapy Toolbox
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Noticing How Your Body Holds Your Past Advanced Clinical Training Learn more about Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy
→ Helps you recognize how early life experiences influence your movements, emotions, and responses today.
What This Means for You
"Taylor has specialized training in understanding how past experiences are stored in the body. This means sessions may include noticing physical sensations, tension, or movement patterns that are linked to emotions. For clients who feel stuck in repetitive stress or emotional cycles, this approach can help uncover deeper patterns that talking alone might not reach. The goal isn't to change how you move overnight, but to build awareness—so you have more choices in how you respond to stress, relationships, and emotions."
How I Learned This:
Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy (Center for Somatic Studies, 2024-2025)
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Building Self-Awareness Now Advanced Clinical Training Learn more about Gestalt Therapy
→ Helps you understand your feelings and actions in the present moment.
What This Means for You
"Taylor is a certified Gestalt Therapist, which means sessions focus on what's happening for you in the present moment—your emotions, thoughts, and even physical reactions. Instead of just analyzing the past, this approach helps you notice patterns in real-time, giving you more clarity about how you interact with yourself and others. Clients who feel disconnected, stuck, or caught in repeating dynamics may find this work useful for building self-awareness and making intentional changes in their relationships and daily life."
How I Learned This:
Gestalt Certification of Completion (Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy & Training, 2017-2020)
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Understanding Your Inner World Clinical Training Learn more about Internal Family Systems (IFS)
→ Helps you understand and heal different parts of yourself, often tied to emotional pain.
What This Means for You
"Taylor integrates foundational concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS) into therapy but is not a certified IFS practitioner. This means she can help you explore different parts of yourself—like the inner critic, anxious self, or protective defenses—in a way that fosters self-compassion and balance. If you're looking for a fully IFS-trained therapist, Taylor may not be the right fit, but if you want a therapist who thoughtfully incorporates IFS ideas alongside other approaches, her work may be a strong match for you."
How I Learned This:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Online Circle: Foundations of the IFS Model (2024)
🌟 Where Taylor Excels (Focus Areas) Learn more about Focus Areas
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Clinical Training Extensive ExperienceTaylor's Approach
"Anxiety can make life feel overwhelming—like your thoughts are racing, your body is tense, or you can't relax. I help clients slow down, understand their triggers, and build simple tools to feel more in control."
What This Means for You
You'll work with a therapist who understands both the mental and physical aspects of anxiety. Together, we'll develop practical strategies to manage anxiety in the moment, while also addressing the deeper patterns that keep anxiety going. My extensive experience means I can offer proven techniques while tailoring our approach to what works best for you.
How Taylor Applies her Toolkit to Anxiety
I don't just help with anxious thoughts—I help you notice where anxiety lives in your body, what keeps it going, and how to shift it. Our work together gives you tools to slow things down and feel more at ease.
Training & Experience
- Over 7 years helping people who experience anxiety and panic
- Training in how beliefs like 'I'm not good enough' impact anxiety
- Training in how to help people who feel stuck in anxious cycles
Depression
Clinical Training Extensive ExperienceTaylor's Approach
"Depression can feel like a heavy weight, like you're disconnected from yourself and others. I help clients understand what's keeping them stuck, reconnect with their emotions, and find ways to move forward."
What This Means for You
You'll work with a therapist who understands that depression is more than just feeling sad. Together, we'll explore what's contributing to your depression, develop tools to manage difficult days, and work on reconnecting with what matters to you. My experience means I can offer proven approaches while being patient and understanding of your unique journey.
How Taylor Applies her Toolkit to Depression
I don't just focus on positive thinking—I help you understand what's keeping you feeling low, where emotions get stuck, and how to move forward in a way that feels natural and right for you.
Training & Experience
- Over 7 years supporting clients with depression and low energy
- Training in understanding and working with chronic shame
- Training in helping people who feel stuck in low moods
LGBTQIA+ Support
Real-World and Lived Experience Extensive ExperienceTaylor's Approach
"As a lesbian, I understand the complexities and joys of LGBTQIA+ experiences. My work focuses on helping clients explore their identity, navigate relationships, and feel more confident in themselves."
What This Means for You
You'll work with an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who truly understands the complexities and joys of LGBTQIA+ experiences. Whether you're exploring your identity, navigating relationships, or dealing with other life challenges, you'll have a supportive space where all parts of you are welcome. My personal and professional experience means I can offer both empathy and practical support.
How Taylor Applies her Toolkit to LGBTQIA+ Support
I don't just say I'm affirming—I've spent years learning from LGBTQ+ experts, working closely with LGBTQ+ clients, and continuing to deepen my understanding of identity, relationships, and community support.
Training & Experience
- Over 7 years working with LGBTQ+ clients
- No formal LGBTQ+ certification or training
- Lived experience within the LGBTQIA+ community as a lesbian
Life Transitions
Extensive ExperienceTaylor's Approach
"Life transitions—whether chosen or unexpected—can bring a mix of emotions, from excitement to fear. I help clients process change, make decisions that feel right, and find balance in new situations."
What This Means for You
You'll work with a therapist who understands that change can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you're dealing with career shifts, relationship changes, moves, or other life transitions, we'll work together to help you feel grounded and confident in your decisions. My experience means I can help you navigate uncertainty while staying true to yourself.
How Taylor Applies her Toolkit to Life Transitions
Transitions are hard, but you don't have to navigate them alone. I help you process the emotions that come with change, explore what matters most, and move forward in a way that feels natural to you.
Training & Experience
- Over 7 years helping clients through major life changes
- Helps clients recognize how past experiences shape their body language and reactions to change, allowing for more flexible, intentional responses in life transitions
Personal Growth & Self-Esteem
Clinical Training Extensive ExperienceTaylor's Approach
"Feeling confident isn't about 'fixing' yourself—it's about understanding yourself. I help clients explore what's holding them back, work through self-doubt, and feel more comfortable being their full, authentic selves."
What This Means for You
You'll work with a therapist who believes in your inherent worth and capacity for growth. Together, we'll explore what's holding you back, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and build a stronger sense of self-trust. My experience means I can help you develop practical tools for building confidence while addressing deeper patterns that impact your self-esteem.
How Taylor Applies her Toolkit to Personal Growth
I help you understand the patterns that make you doubt yourself, work through fears of being seen, and develop a stronger connection to your own voice and values.
Training & Experience
- Over 7 years helping clients build confidence and self-trust
- Explores how unconscious physical and emotional patterns shape self-esteem and personal growth. Helps clients develop awareness of these patterns to move toward greater self-acceptance
Session Fees & Insurance
Out of Network Learn more about Out of Network fees
In Network Insurance Plans
- United Healthcare
From Classroom to Therapy Room: My Education
Professional License
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
New York License #086418
Licensed Since 2017
Registered through 09/30/2026
Master's of Science in Social Work
Columbia University
2012-2014
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Michigan2008-2012
Investing in Your Care: My Ongoing Learning
Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy
Currently immersed in an intensive training program to deepen my understanding of how early experiences shape our physical and emotional patterns. This body-based approach adds another dimension to our work together.
2024-2025