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I firmly believe that connecting with clients on a deep level and truly understanding their perspective is the cornerstone of effective support. My passion lies in illuminating the path for others along their personal journey, empowering them to heal and thrive. My professional background encompasses a diverse range of settings, including addiction treatment centers, in-patient psychiatric care, medical social work, crisis intervention, hospice care, and business, personal, and life coaching.
Recognizing the pervasive role of trauma in many of these challenges, I have completed specialized training. This includes a comprehensive year-long course in Compassionate Inquiry led by Dr. Gabor Maté and an Internal Family Systems Course by Dr. Richard Schwartz. I am also a Certified Associate Coach in the International Coaching Federation.
My approach is centered around assisting clients in shedding their old narratives and reframing what may initially appear as hardships into newfound sources of strength. This reflects my commitment to a client-centric and holistic approach to fostering personal growth and healing.
Professional experience
20yrs in practice
AddictionsTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional areas of focus:Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Akira Taylor. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Akira was patient, thorough and knowledgeable. She listened and provided alternative perspectives to consider.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Akira is an amazing provider. She listens so well and we covered so much material in our first session. She has an abundance of resources as well and is really personalized in fulfilling your goals.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I worked through a good number of therapists looking for a specific skill set. Akira has been everything and more that I was hoping to find in a great therapist. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Akira is professional, compassionate and knowledgeable! I highly recommend!
Written on Dec 07, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coaching
Easy to talk to listens and doesn't interrupt
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Akira was great! She provides me with tangible tools to apply right away and listened in a way that she could best apply her experience and expertise with solutions.
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Akira is a well educated, compassionate, realistic woman. Her Therapy skills are personable and professional. I’m thankful to have found her, she’s been a great help to me!
Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Great first session and look forward to more and continue getting guidance on healing and learning new ways to heal. It’s a great experience. Very thankful
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is very easy going and easy to talk to. She is also very knowledgeable with exercises I can do to help me through the day
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Akira was patient and kind. She listens before providing advise. She posed questions I have not asked myself and made me see things a bit differently. She provided a lot of useful information to go through at my own pace. I really appreciate her time.
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
After my initial counseling session, I noticed differences in approaches. One therapist gave no feedback and made me feel judged, while another agreed with my statements without a plan. Having negative experiences left me hopeless. I decided to try BetterHelp with Akira, and I can already see a difference. Akira sets examples and has a clear goal: helping the individual succeed. Akira is knowledgeable, considerate, and helpful.
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
One session and she’s already amazing!
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
She’s a great therapist who really listens.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Akira is responsive and very professional to the needs of her patients. A great listener and has a lot of resources for better help.
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love Akira. She has given me some good coping skills and I will be missing her so much
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Our first session was extremely helpful! I'm very pleased!
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Akira is so understanding. She listens so well and speaks with confidence when responding to my concerns and issues and when I’m confused and upset I love when she helps me unpack the garbage and throw out the bad and keep the good. I’m so thankful and blessed to have her as my therapist and I am definitely going refer her to my friends and my church family. She’s the reason I’m continuing with my therapy.
Thank you so much Akira. God has definitely put you in my life for a reason.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Akita is the best therapist I have ever worked with in my 10+ years of therapy. In just a couple of sessions, she has guided me toward the tools I have needed my entire life. I have been struggling deeply with life for so long to the point that I believed there was no hope left for me. I got a membership to better help as a last resort after trying to figure out how to help myself when I felt I was at a dead end. I wasn’t super pleased with the first therapist I matched with, so I listened to my gut and tried to find another. I’m so glad I did. I genuinely like Akira as a therapist and human being. When I am able to get a membership again, I hope to have sessions with her again to continue the work we started. Thank you so much!!
Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Akira is very encouraging and supportive!
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I felt very relaxed around her. She was gentle and supportive, and has already helped me a lot in our first meeting.
Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Akira has helped me tremendously! She is compassionate and understands my unique experiences. I am able to see light at the end of this tunnel with her guidance . Her suggested reading and viewing has been very helpful in my recovery!
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I've been working on myself for over 30 years and some of Akira's techniques are somewhat new to me (lingo more than processes). I think this was our 5th session and while we're still getting use to each other, I'm getting plenty out of our work and making progress. She is my 3rd Betterhelp therapist and the best fit so far. I'm happy about our relationship.
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Akira has been so fantastic! Direct and to the point, she went straight to the heart of my issue(s) and led me to ways of introspectively feeling better. Would recommend. Two thumbs way up.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very knowledgeable, and personable.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
So educated and concerned. Genuinely listens and cares
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Akira has helped me so much already. She makes me feel heard and respected . She is so full of compassion and love. I am so grateful for her.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s amazing and very understanding and helpful!
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Akira for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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