victoria taylor, LCSW
You don’t have to carry this all on your own.
I’m an Arizona-based therapist who specializes in anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
About Victoria
My journey into this field began exactly where you are—sitting on the other side of the room as a client. That experience was transformative, showing me firsthand how life-changing therapy can be when you have a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the deep connections between mind and body.
With over 10 years of experience, I combine my own personal experiences with high-level clinical expertise to help you move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered.
My style is honest and fun. I believe that clarity is kindness, and while I approach every session with deep compassion and professionalism, I won't shy away from naming patterns or offering the direct insights needed to help you move forward. With some tasteful humor, I provide a clinical space that feels genuine and enjoyable. I want sessions to feel as natural and grounded as a conversation at a coffee shop—a comfortable, authentic space where you can speak freely.
Beyond the Lamppost
Have you ever felt broken?
Shattered?
As if your life has been uprooted by the weight of what you have endured?
At Beyond the Lamppost Counseling, we believe that even the deepest wounds can be transformed into something beautiful.
Our name is inspired by the iconic lamppost in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. While many know it as a marker between worlds, its origin story in The Magician’s Nephew holds its true meaning: The White Witch tore an iron bar from a London lamppost, intending to use it as a weapon of destruction. But when that cold iron fell onto the fertile ground of a new world, it didn’t shatter—it grew. It became a living lamppost, standing with more purpose and beauty than ever before.
Your trauma does not have to be the end of your story. Like the lamppost, what was intended to harm you can be replanted in the fertile soil of healing, growing into something grounded, resilient, and whole.
Therapy with me is…
A personalized approach that honors your unique background.
Honest & direct — for clear insights to support genuine healing.
A deep exploration of root causes to create transformative, lasting change.
Relatable & fun where we use real talk, honest humor, and even a bit of fun to navigate the heavy stuff
A collaborative partnership where I provide the expert tools to meet your personal goals.
Therapy with me is not…
Treating you as if you are just a diagnosis.
Guesswork that feels vague and confusing.
Unhelpful — no passive nodding or one-sided lectures here.
A temporary fix focused solely on surface-level symptoms.
A cold, clinical interrogation where you’ll sit in awkward silence while I just nod and take notes.
My Training &
Education
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My path to independent licensure was built on years of intensive, supervised clinical practice. This extensive background allows me to provide expert mental health care and diagnostic assessments with a level of precision and insight that only comes from deep, hands-on experience.
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With a background in cultural anthropology, I approach therapy with a deep-seated respect for your heritage, identity, and unique social context. I am committed to lifelong learning and consistently pursue education on diverse cultural perspectives to ensure my practice remains humble, informed, and truly supportive of your lived experience
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I’m deeply committed to the heart of trauma healing, which is why I’ve moved beyond foundational EMDR training to pursue advanced certification. By staying engaged in ongoing clinical consultation, I make sure the tools we use in our sessions are not only the most effective available but are also delivered with the care and refinement you deserve.
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I believe in a truly integrated approach to healing. That’s why I merge high-level clinical standards with a wide array of modern, evidence-based tools gathered from my ongoing studies.
I consistently explore advanced trainings—well beyond the standard requirements—to ensure that the support I offer you is as fresh, effective, and well-rounded as possible
please Hear me when I say:
Being here means you are strong enough to ask for help—and strong enough to heal.
It takes immense courage to start and even more courage to face the struggles you're carrying.
You've already taken the hardest step.
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