About victoria taylor, LCSW
You don’t have to carry this all on your own.
I’m an Arizona-based therapist who specializes in anxiety and chronic stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
please Hear me when I say:
Being here means you are strong enough to ask for help — and strong enough to heal.
We all know the feeling of wanting to ignore, deny, or avoid the difficult things in life. It takes immense courage to start and even more courage to face the struggles you're carrying. You don’t have to face the difficult parts alone. I am here to walk with you.
You've already taken the hardest step.
How I work
At the core of my approach I believe emotional health is essential to your well-being.
Just as caring for your body is necessary to live a long, happy life, caring for your emotions is directly connected to it. Emotional care isn't a luxury; it's vital to a healthy, balanced life.
Therapy is an opportunity to learn more about your emotions and experiences, while learning to care for yourself in a new way that sustains feelings of confidence, connection, and peace.
As a your therapist, I combine practical, evidence-based tools with a deep commitment to understanding your story. We work together to find the answers already inside you.
Throughout the therapy process, we will focus on:
Understanding the patterns that keep you stuck.
Building actionable skills for real-world change.
Processing past experiences so they no longer control your present.
Therapy with me is…
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I believe therapy must be unique to each person because we all have different backgrounds, experiences, and views on life. You are not just a diagnosis. My approach is tailored specifically to you, ensuring that the work we do honors your history, respects your goals, and fits authentically into your current life.
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My style is more upfront than most therapists. I believe in honest feedback because clarity is kindness. While I approach every session with compassion, I won't shy away from naming patterns or offering direct insights that can help move you forward. I encourage your honesty and feedback as well because honoring your authenticity is very important to your emotional healing. This clear, genuine communication allows us to cut through the guesswork and focus on genuine healing.
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Therapy is a partnership, not a lecture. I am here as your expert guide, but you are the expert on your own life. Together, we work side-by-side to set goals and identify which therapeutic tools (like boundary setting or stress management techniques) will be most effective for you. I provide the map and the compass, but you always decide the direction we travel. Your active participation and honest feedback are essential for making deep, lasting changes.
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While we will focus on practical, immediate tools for relief, we don't just treat the symptoms—we address the root cause. Deep therapy means moving beyond surface-level coping to truly understand the origins of your anxiety, relationship patterns, or stress. We will explore your emotional landscape, process past experiences (including trauma), and identify deeply held beliefs that are shaping your present. The goal is transformative, lasting change, not just temporary fixes.
specializing in:
Chronic Stress
Trauma
Relationship Issues
My Training & Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Masters in Social work
Undergraduate in Cultural Anthropology
Trained in EMDR