Hi there, I'm Taeko! My name is Ty Bufford, LCSW. Thank you for taking the first step during these challenging times. Therapy is a journey and I am here to walk you through this process. My approach My goal as your therapist is to convey compassion and understanding. Through this journey I assist people in increasing awareness of themselves, setting boundaries, and beginning the process of healing and growth. My focus I specialize working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life stressors, relationship issues, generational trauma, grief, addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, and racial trauma . My communication style I utilize CBT, motivational interviewing, strength based therapy, harm reduction, and solution focused therapy in my treatment and consider each person's unique context and cultural background with my interventions and treatment plans. I look forward to working with you.