Taryn Santos, LMHC
New York LMHC guiding life transitions and healing
- Anxiety and stress support
- Relationship and family help
- Faith informed care
About Taryn Santos
Taryn Santos is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 11 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges and life transitions. She offers compassionate, person-focused care that honors each individual's story while addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem. Her work also includes support for relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse recovery, anger management, career shifts, and coping with major life changes.
Santos brings attention to attachment-related struggles, adoption and foster care dynamics, blended family issues, and the effects of co-morbidity, codependency, and family-of-origin problems. She integrates clinical methods rooted in evidence-based practices alongside a Christian-informed perspective - including reference to Psalm 83:18 - for clients who find faith relevant to their healing. An LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, qualified to provide psychotherapy and counseling services in New York.
Known for a holistic, empathetic approach, she aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and work toward meaningful growth. Santos partners with young adults, parents and caregivers, people recovering from difficult experiences, and anyone seeking steady professional support as they pursue a more balanced and purposeful life.
Santos brings attention to attachment-related struggles, adoption and foster care dynamics, blended family issues, and the effects of co-morbidity, codependency, and family-of-origin problems. She integrates clinical methods rooted in evidence-based practices alongside a Christian-informed perspective - including reference to Psalm 83:18 - for clients who find faith relevant to their healing. An LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, qualified to provide psychotherapy and counseling services in New York.
Known for a holistic, empathetic approach, she aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and work toward meaningful growth. Santos partners with young adults, parents and caregivers, people recovering from difficult experiences, and anyone seeking steady professional support as they pursue a more balanced and purposeful life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Taryn Santos have?
Taryn Santos has 11 years of experience working with individuals facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
Is Taryn Santos a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 009079.
In which languages does Taryn Santos provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Taryn Santos located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Taryn Santos as my therapist?
You can work with Taryn Santos through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Taryn Santos work with international clients?
Yes, Taryn Santos works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Taryn Santos 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 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.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a more meaningful life. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and coping with major life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating - it supports healing around attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and family-of-origin wounds by strengthening emotional connection and safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that explores links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; it is commonly used to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to develop coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Santos collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as the work evolves. Clients are active partners in shaping treatment priorities and the pace of change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments and to maintain continuity of care when life requires adaptability.