Virtual and in-person (Langley) counselling and coaching specializing in people in bigger bodies.

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Taylor Saunders

LCSW

Pronouns: She/her

Tacoma, Washington, USA

Medium Fat

Bio:

People often come to me seeking therapy because they are ready for change. Some people know exactly what they want to change in their lives while others are still exploring. Either way, it’s often very intimidating to begin therapy, even if you’ve done it before. Changing anything about one’s life can be an intimidating process. It’s very important to find a therapist that you trust.

My goal in working with my clients is not to mold them into one particular kind of person. In our work together my clients and I move beyond simply diagnosis and recovery from a diagnosis. Alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions is important. You deserve relief! However, I also strongly believe that there is not just ONE right way to have a body or mind. What brings you happiness, fulfillment, and peace may be different from the person next to you. While we all have universal needs, we all have different approaches to meeting those needs.

Neurodiversity and body liberation are the principles on which my work is founded. By knowing yourself better, you have the opportunity to live your fullest life. An important part of therapy is not just “fixing” what’s “wrong” but harnessing your unique strengths. Silver linings and positive thinking only get you so far. Similarly, pushing through the pain and ignoring what hurts doesn’t work either. Instead, it’s about becoming empowered to take action, find meaningful connections, and be in the driver’s seat of your life.

I practice from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive perspective. In my work with clients, I use evidence-based practices. In other words, I only use therapeutic approaches that have been proven to work not just in theory but in *real-life* settings. Most importantly, I adapt my approach to fit your individual needs. I enjoy working with clients who ask questions and I’m not afraid to explore the “why” of therapy. I enjoy working with teens and adults of all genders.

Values:

Neurodiversity and body liberation are the principles on which my work is founded. By knowing yourself better, you have the opportunity to live your fullest life. An important part of therapy is not just “fixing” what’s “wrong” but harnessing your unique strengths. Silver linings and positive thinking only get you so far. Similarly, pushing through the pain and ignoring what hurts doesn’t work either. Instead, it’s about becoming empowered to take action, find meaningful connections, and be in the driver’s seat of your life.

About the Provider

Provider’s Lived Experience / Identities

Atheist; Autistic, AuDHD, ADHD; Bisexual; Chronically Ill/Chronic Illness; Chronic pain; Cisgender; Femme; Neurodivergent; Queer; White/European Diaspora; Woman

Sources of Pleasure and Fat Joy

Gardening, sewing, crafting, being outside, music, socializing, and eating good food!

Languages Spoken

English

In Practice Since…

2020

License or Registration Number(s)

Washington State Department of Health, LW 61454767

About the Therapy

Availability

I'm currently not accepting new clients, but have a waitlist they can join.

Current Services

Individual Counseling / Therapy

Competencies

Abolitionism; Activism; BDSM/Kink; Black Liberation; Community care; Decolonization (land back activism); Disability Justice; HIV Ally; Immigrant/Migrant/Refugee Justice/Rights; Indigenous healing; Indigenous justice; Neurodiversity; Polyamory/ENM/RA; Racial Justice; Sex Positive; Sex Worker Ally; Transgender Justice

Specialties

ADHD; Autism; Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating; Fat acceptance/Body acceptance

Primary Therapeutic Approaches

ACT; Attachment-based; Emotionally Focused Therapy; Feminist; Humanistic; Motivational Interviewing; Sex therapy; Strength-Based

Type of Service

Virtual / Online

Coaching Offered to Other Jurisdictions or Countries

No.

Group Practice Name / Business Name

Wayfinder Counseling

About the Money

Rates and Currency

We take many insurances and our cash rate is $150 (we have a sliding scale as low as $100) for a 60-min session.

Forms of Payment

Credit, Debit

Offers Sliding Scale or Low-cost Options

Yes

Insurance Accepted

Premera, Lifewise, Regence/HMA* (some providers may be out of network with this company. Please check with us for more information)

Other Details

Land and Territory Acknowledgement

Acknowledges the traditional land of the Puyallup Nation.

Website

https://wayfindercounseling.com/staff/taylor-saunders/

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Questions? Contact us:

letschat (at) tendandcultivate (dot) com
or 778-805-3456 to leave a message

Acknowledgement

Tend and Cultivate acknowledges that we work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Kwantlen, Matsqui, Katzie and Semiahmoo peoples. We take this responsibility seriously and commit a percentage of our earnings to reciprocitytrusts.ca, which facilitates reciprocity with the Indigenous Nations whose lands we live, work and play on.

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