Taylor Smith, LMFT

California · 10 years in practice

Taylor Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who uses Jungian ideas alongside practical therapy methods.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 86598 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1962956151 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Taylor

Taylor Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who uses Jungian ideas alongside practical therapy methods. He draws on ten years of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and major life changes.

He began with a master’s degree in counseling psychology and completed practicum and internship work focused on substance abuse. Over time he learned brief therapy methods and incorporated techniques from Milton Erickson, including hypnotherapy, into his work.

Background and approach

He has supported many people through crisis, loss, and transitions. Taylor aims to pair insight with concrete tools. Sessions often include discussion of patterns and meaning alongside clear strategies for coping, communication, and behavior change.

He adapts the pace to each person’s goals, offering focused work when time is limited or deeper exploration when needed. Common topics addressed include depression, bipolar mood concerns, anxiety, addictive behaviors, parenting and family stresses, and challenges at work. He also helps people with attachment issues, blended family problems, caregiver stress, and chronic illness or pain concerns.

Taylor emphasizes straightforward collaboration. He outlines practical steps, checks progress, and adjusts the plan as needed. People can expect direct feedback, homework when helpful, and a goal-driven rhythm to sessions.

Sessions are conducted in English and are provided through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Taylor holds a California LMFT credential and brings a practical, experience-informed approach to therapy.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Taylor lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Taylor names

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Online support

How Jungian ideas and skills work online

Jungian-informed work looks at personal stories, recurring patterns, and symbolic material to help people understand what drives their feelings and behavior. This approach can be helpful for people facing identity questions, relationship patterns, grief, or life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with stress in the moment. It’s often used when mood swings, anger, or anxiety make daily life hard.

Finding the best approach is part of therapy. The therapist will discuss goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend a blend of approaches. That plan is revisited and adjusted as progress is tracked, so the work stays aligned with what the person wants to accomplish.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller connection is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work through transitions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?

Taylor assists with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Sessions mix Jungian-informed reflection with practical methods like dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused techniques. The work balances exploring patterns and using concrete skills to manage symptoms and reach goals.

What relevant background does the therapist have?

Taylor has ten years of clinical experience, a master’s degree in counseling psychology, practicum and internship experience in substance abuse, and ongoing use of brief therapy and Ericksonian hypnotherapy techniques.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

The therapist holds a California LMFT credential and practices from California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients be seen?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does cost and getting started work?

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