- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and ACT
About Taryn
Taryn Santos is a licensed mental health counselor, NY LMHC, with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns. She also supports people coping with parenting strain, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, and life changes.
Taryn uses a mix of practical therapies to help people make small, steady changes. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and on acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values and take meaningful action. She also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.
Her sessions focus on clear goals and simple skills you can use between meetings. People learn ways to manage intense emotions, improve communication, and handle setbacks without getting stuck. The work can include exercises, real-life practice, and checking what does or does not help.
Taryn mentions a Christian-informed perspective in her approach, which may shape how she frames meaning and values in sessions. She welcomes people from varied backgrounds and acknowledges the role of culture and family history in shaping emotional life.
She accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English. If you are navigating early adulthood, parenting questions, or recovery from difficult experiences, she offers steady, skills-oriented support to help you move forward.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, value-driven steps even when feelings are hard. It helps with anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck by emphasizing action aligned with personal values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches skills to spot unhelpful thinking and to test new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and boost coping in day-to-day life.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional reactions. It can help people who struggle with trust, closeness or repeated relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try approaches that fit the person’s needs and adjust as progress is reviewed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what suits your routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, plus parenting, trauma and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is practical and skills-focused, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-informed work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience as a clinician working with adults across a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a New York LMHC and practices from New York.
Can I book sessions if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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