*I am currently unable to accept new or returning clients at this time.*
Are you feeling heavy and weighed down by the burdens of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting, or other life stressors? Are you noticing any added tension and stress from navigating life during a pandemic? Maybe you have been treading water for some time, and are here after mustering up the energy to reach out. You may have come here for a number of reasons - and I’m here to help.
Hello - I’m Tayler, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and I am looking forward to our work together. My clinical experience includes work specifically with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other traumas; work within the family systems in the home; and individual and group counseling with individuals struggling with codependency and substance use disorders. You may not fit into any one particular category that I’ve mentioned; however, my most significant experience is working with the individual, connecting as a person to a person with empathy, compassion, and understanding.
As an avid reader, I enjoy getting lost in a good book. Stories can help us learn and heal. In my approach to counseling, I believe that your story is so important. My hope would be for you to feel safe and comfortable in sharing that story with me. I utilize a person-centered and gestalt approach to counseling, this means that I may focus on the here and now, and I believe that you are the expert of your life. You have the ability to make changes in your life, and I am here to assist you in recognizing your strength and value. Although I tend to lean towards a more non-directive approach to allow you to guide and tailor your counseling experience; I do recognize the value in more directive work such as educating, skill building, practicing communication skills, learning new coping strategies, and setting concrete goals. I may draw from cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, acceptance and commitment, and solution-focused therapies to assist in our work together.
I am here to listen, to help you feel heard, to encourage growth, and to assist in tolerating the not so great emotions that come along with life, too!
Please reach out to me to discuss your scheduling needs, if you need to cancel or reschedule.
** I check messages Monday - Friday. I do my best to respond in a timely manner, typically in 1 business day.
***I am off for messaging and live sessions on Saturday and Sunday unless discussed otherwise or an adjustment is made to my schedule.***
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders , Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA LPC PC012059
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tayler Giffen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Tayler is exactly what I need in a therapist. She is encouraging, reassuring, and willing to work with me on several topics that come up for me consistently. I feel as though she truly cares about me as an individual and I look forward to talking with her every week.
Written on Jul 15, 2021 after therapy with Tayler for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Tayler is a great counselor and has helped me through a good many issues. I'm very thankful to have her helping me.
Written on Jun 28, 2021 after therapy with Tayler for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Tayler is professional and welcoming. I feel listened to and understood. Since beginning to work with her I have worked through a number of issues and have a stronger sense of my goals and priorities.
Written on Apr 28, 2021 after therapy with Tayler for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Tayler is a compassionate, thoughtful and insightful therapist who truly cares about her clients. She is always looking for ways to help me reframe situations to be able to analyze what is worth my energy and time and what's not. I highly recommend her and Better Help to anyone looking for effective therapy that also works for your life and schedule.
Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Tayler for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Does a lot to make me feel comfortable abour seeking help and is very flexible around schedules
Written on Dec 21, 2020 after therapy with Tayler for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
She is extremely helpful and a great listener. She helps me to think more in depth to process my feelings and emotions instead of shoving them away.
Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Tayler for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd