About Taylor AionaFocus areasAnxietyRelationship StrugglesDepressionMood DisordersView all issues treatedClientele seenYoung adults (18-24)IndividualsAdults (25-64)Seniors (65+)IdentityGenderFemaleLanguages spokenEnglishGetting to know Taylor AionaI'm Taylor Aiona, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. Picture me as our co-pilot on your therapy road trip. I draw from evidence-based practices to address a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I collaborate with you as you drive through life’s challenges. I'm here for the ride, bumps and all! My approach I adopt a person-centered approach, placing your unique needs and experiences at the heart of our sessions. Drawing inspiration from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), I help untangle patterns of thinking and behavior. This helps increase self-awareness and empowers you to navigate life's challenges. Additionally, I integrate elements of mindfulness to cultivate a present-focused and non-judgmental atmosphere. The goal is to help create a deeper understanding of your emotions and foster your personal growth. My focus I work with a diverse range of clients, from teenagers (ages 14-17) to adults managing the complexities of life. My comfort zone lies in addressing common mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My communication style I strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I believe that self-disclosure, within reason, is a vital part of the therapeutic relationship. Who wants to sit across someone in person or virtually that you don’t know anything about? I know that I wouldn’t! We will share some laughs together, dive into the serious stuff, and I will challenge you. Overall, I do my best for you to feel that our time together is judgment-free. My journey to mental healthcare I went to my first therapist at 14, against my will, and I didn’t like her. She was much older than me and I felt that she didn’t get me. Fast forward a year and I still didn’t want to go to therapy but I needed to be “fixed”. This is when Heather entered my life. I didn’t realize the impact she had on my life until I chose to see her in my early 20show more