Taylor Smith, LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist for men's challenges
- Men and adolescent focus
- Practical tools and strategies
- Trauma and addiction experience
About Taylor Smith
He is a husband, father, businessman, and a licensed clinician who brings practical, results-oriented care to men and adolescents facing life transitions and tough challenges. With a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and a license as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he combines formal training with years of hands-on experience, including practicums and an internship in substance abuse treatment.
Over a decade of clinical work has given him exposure to a wide spectrum of issues, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and blended family dynamics, and life-stage transitions. He is trained in brief therapy methods and draws on techniques from Milton Erickson, including hypnotherapy, to offer focused interventions that fit each person’s goals. His work emphasizes practical tools, clear perspectives, and strategies that clients can use between sessions.
Taylor approaches therapy as a collaborative effort, tailored to the individual’s circumstances and priorities. He has worked with hundreds of clients and is known for a direct, respectful style that aims to use time and resources efficiently. While therapy never comes with guarantees, he offers steady professional commitment and concrete options to help people move forward.
Over a decade of clinical work has given him exposure to a wide spectrum of issues, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and blended family dynamics, and life-stage transitions. He is trained in brief therapy methods and draws on techniques from Milton Erickson, including hypnotherapy, to offer focused interventions that fit each person’s goals. His work emphasizes practical tools, clear perspectives, and strategies that clients can use between sessions.
Taylor approaches therapy as a collaborative effort, tailored to the individual’s circumstances and priorities. He has worked with hundreds of clients and is known for a direct, respectful style that aims to use time and resources efficiently. While therapy never comes with guarantees, he offers steady professional commitment and concrete options to help people move forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Taylor Smith have?
Taylor Smith has 10 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Taylor Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His license is listed as CA LMFT 86598.
In which languages does Taylor Smith provide therapy?
Taylor Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Taylor Smith located?
Taylor Smith is located in California.
How can I work with Taylor Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Taylor Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Taylor Smith work with international clients?
Taylor Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Taylor Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially useful for people coping with strong mood swings, persistent stress, or patterns of reacting in ways that cause conflict.Hypnotherapy draws on guided relaxation and focused attention to help explore underlying thoughts, habits, and memories that contribute to symptoms. In skilled hands it can support work on habits, anxiety, trauma-related patterns, and motivation by facilitating access to internal resources and new perspectives.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying goals and using brief, targeted strategies to create change quickly. It is goal-oriented and often helpful for people seeking practical steps to resolve specific problems, improve communication, or move past a crisis.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Taylor works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy modalities such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when life is unpredictable. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing therapy to proceed across different formats while focusing on effective strategies and steady support from qualified therapists.