Taylor Pinto

Welcome!

I’m a licensed psychotherapist specializing in trauma and PTSD, as well as mood and anxiety-related concerns. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals experiencing a range of mental health concerns. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth, interactive and collaborative. I draw from different therapeutic frameworks and tailor my approach to each client based on their developmental stage, individual needs, preferences and goals. Outside of private practice, I partner with several community-based nonprofit agencies serving children, adolescents and families involved in the foster care system, as well as survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California with a clinical focus in adult mental health. I am also a doctoral candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, where I am currently completing my dissertation. I am passionate about this field because it allows me to work across both micro and macro levels at the intersection of behavioral and community healthcare, advocacy, and justice. I value the ability to engage in this work through psychotherapy and direct practice, while also understanding and addressing the broader systems, policies, and communities that shape lives. I approach this field through both a values-driven and change-oriented lens, and my own lived experience plays a significant role in how I understand and approach this work.

I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where you can openly explore your identities, experiences, strengths, and challenges without feeling judged or having to fit into a particular mold. I recognize that everyone brings different perspectives and experiences to therapy, and I believe those differences are an important part of understanding you and our work together.

Having been a patient myself, I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting and it can be difficult to know where to begin. My role is not to be the expert on you or your life, but to work alongside you to better understand what is going on, identify what you want to change, and figure out what will actually be helpful. I also believe therapy should be collaborative. I welcome your feedback, questions, and perspective throughout the process and I want you to feel comfortable saying when something isn’t working. My goal is to build a working relationship where you can be honest, challenge things where needed, and feel like an active participant in the work we do.

During our first session we will review relevant policies, expectations, procedures and your rights as a patient. We will also complete a standard assessment, which gives us an opportunity to talk about your history, current circumstances, environment and goals for treatment.