Tomi Taylor
LPC, LCPC
Trauma-focused counselor who values collaboration
- Trauma-focused approach
- Attachment-informed care
- Practical coping tools
About Tomi
Tomi draws on trauma-focused methods alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches. She aims to make sessions feel collaborative, so people can set goals and try steps that fit their life. Her work also includes cognitive behavioral strategies and EMDR when appropriate to the person’s concerns.
Her background includes experience with ADHD, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, and depression. She also supports people facing chronic illness, fertility and caregiver stress, adoption and foster care questions, and social anxiety. Tomi has worked alongside the autistic community and brings long-term experience related to autism and neurodevelopmental differences.
Tomi practices in Maine and conducts sessions in English. She notes that practical scheduling is important and offers options that can fit around work and family life, including evening and weekend times when possible. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button and completes a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling then proceeds according to the therapist's availability so people can pick times that work for them.
How trauma-informed approaches translate to online work
Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on helping people process and reduce the effects of traumatic events through gradual, paced work and practical coping skills. It is often used when past trauma, post-traumatic stress, or sexual assault and abuse are part of the picture.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current feelings and connections. It helps people understand patterns in relationships and build safer, more dependable ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead, giving space to set goals and try things at a comfortable pace.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine approaches over time. That decision is based on what a person hopes to change and how they prefer to work.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also allows for flexible timing such as evening or weekend options that can help people keep appointments during work or school commitments. Confirm the session formats offered before booking to make sure they match your needs.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Maine, Arizona, Nevada
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LPC, Missouri2015005795
- LCPC, MaineCC6855
- LPC, ArizonaLPC-22928
- LCPC, NevadaCP5756-R
- NPI1053707489
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tomi focus on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, depression, and related concerns such as sleep and self-esteem.
How would you describe Tomi's therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, combining trauma-focused work with attachment-based and client-centered approaches to set clear goals and practical steps.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Tomi has nine years of counseling experience and many years working with the autistic community and families in crisis, plus roles as a case manager and client advocate.
Which credentials and region are relevant?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Maine.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Tomi is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions online sessions; confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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