Taryn Santos, LMHC

Compassionate guidance through transitions and emotional challenges

Holistic supportive care
Christian informed perspective
Skills for resilience

About Taryn Santos

Taryn Santos is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who supports people navigating emotionally demanding seasons and major life transitions. Her work is grounded in compassionate, holistic care that respects each person’s background, values, and pace, while helping clients move through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem concerns across different stages of life.

She helps clients address challenges such as communication struggles, social anxiety, questions of life direction and purpose, attachment-related patterns, and multicultural experiences. She is especially committed to supporting young adults, parents and caregivers, and individuals healing after difficult life experiences, while also welcoming anyone who could benefit from a steady, attentive space to be heard.

Her perspective is Christian-informed (Psalm 83:18), and she aims to offer a supportive environment where clients can better understand their inner experiences, strengthen resilience, and work toward meaningful personal growth. With empathy and genuine care, she partners with clients as they build skills, clarify values, and take steps toward a life worth living.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Coping 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 supporting clients through a range of emotional challenges and life transitions.

Is Taryn Santos a licensed therapist?

Yes. Taryn Santos is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York (NY LMHC 009079).

In which languages does Taryn Santos provide therapy?

Taryn Santos provides therapy in English.

Where is Taryn Santos located?

Taryn Santos is located in New York.

How can I work with Taryn Santos as my therapist?

Sessions and support are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their needs.

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?

To get started, click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.

Evidence-informed approaches, built for online support

Taryn Santos integrates structured, skills-based methods with a warm, person-centered style to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding. It can be especially useful when worry, low mood, or self-criticism start to shape daily choices and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult emotions while reconnecting with personal values, so actions can align with what matters most even during challenging seasons. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns can influence current connections, communication, and sense of security, supporting healthier boundaries and more satisfying relationships over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Taryn Santos collaborates with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then adjusts the pace and tools to create a practical, supportive plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This variety can make it easier to stay consistent, fit sessions around busy schedules, and get support in a format that feels comfortable and accessible.

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