Taylor Damiani, PhD

she/they

Licensed in CA #PSY32313

Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth

To me, therapy is as much about promoting human strengths and meaning as it is about alleviating suffering.

My Focus Areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Sexual Trauma, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

My Therapy Style

I approach people with the belief that they are more than their pain, and want more than just an end to the suffering in their life. People want to lead meaningful lives. I view the relationship as the primary vehicle for helping clients feel accepted, cared for, and ultimately, open to change. My approach is genuine, compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I aim to provide culturally sensitive, trauma informed therapy, honoring your strengths, experiences, and intersecting identities. My goal is to help you to live a life that feels rich and meaningful to you.

My Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused, Strengths-based

Education & Training

BA - Psychology, Duke University

MA - Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara

PhD - Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara

Get to Know Me

What are your interests outside of work?

Biking, beach volleyball, spending time with family.

What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?

I play beach volleyball every week. It gets me outside, moving my body, and in community.

What book have you read more than once?

On Being a Therapist. It’s a real, honest, raw look at the joys and challenges of this work.

Favorite organization/non-profit?

Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) because they are the nation’s leading organization for empowering commercially sexually exploited and domestically trafficked girls and young women.