Taylor’s Philosophy
How healing happens
I believe healing happens through attuned connection to ourselves and others. When we cultivate self-knowing and self-trust, we can begin to engage in life from a safe, grounded, and connected foundation.
My Approach To Helping
Hi! I'm Taylor Stead, a dedicated and experienced therapist with a passion for helping individuals and families on their journey towards personal growth and emotional well-being. With a Master's degree from the University of San Diego and nine years of professional practice, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my therapy sessions.
My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of the human experience. I specialize in utilizing somatic interventions and attachment-based therapy, recognizing the profound connection between mind and body in the healing process. By integrating these approaches, I empower my clients to tap into their innate strengths and resilience.
In our sessions together, I create a safe and non-judgmental space. We'll work collaboratively to develop a plan that addresses your unique needs. Through individualized interventions, we'll focus on accessing the wisdom of your body to release stored tension, trauma, and promote holistic healing. This process will guide our exploration of your relational patterns, helping to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships. By nurturing secure attachments and promoting healthy connections, we'll work towards creating meaningful and fulfilling connections in your life.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal development, I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life.
It is not just all in your head
True healing isn’t just about what you can think your way through. Some progress is made through insight alone, but most is made through understanding what drives us to do the things we do and experimenting with ways to have more influence over that process. We all have needs that need to get met no-matter what. If we don’t recognize these needs and meet them proactively, our behavior will come out kind of sideways to get that need met. This is how we end up doing things that are against our values (like lying to someone out of fear of hurting their feelings, taking something that isn’t ours because the rush of the risk was exciting, having an affair even though we have no desire to leave our spouse etc). Connecting the mind, body and spirit is crucial to taking control back of your life and well-being.