Taylor Pinto
Welcome! I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in trauma/PTSD, as well as mood and anxiety related concerns. With experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, I offer comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals facing a range of mental health challenges. My therapeutic approach is down-to-earth and interactive. I draw from a variety of theoretical frameworks and tailor my approach to suit each client's developmental stage, personal preferences and needs. Aside from private practice, I partner with multiple 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 am a doctoral candidate at the University of Pennsylvania and earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session, we will review informed consent, which includes relevant policies, expectations, procedures, and your rights as a patient. We will then complete a standard psychiatric assessment so that I can better understand you, your environment, your history and goals for treatment. Having been a patient myself, I understand that this process can feel daunting but the great news is that you've already taken the first step! I’ll be sure to meet you where you're at as an equal, and I'll always welcome feedback as we work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space in which ALL clients feel empowered to explore their identities, life experiences, and their unique strengths and challenges.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with individuals, families and groups ages 8+ across the lifespan, and I truly enjoy collaborating with a diverse range of populations. I am happy to answer any questions about my training and/or specific therapeutic techniques that I use.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Integrative
At the core of my practice is a person-centered approach, where I prioritize each individual's unique needs and experiences. While I am trained in and utilize a variety of well-established therapies (those of the cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, trauma-focused and family-based varieties with some listed below), I believe that no single approach is superior to another as each has its own strengths and limitations. I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship we develop is the most powerful tool of all.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is a therapeutic approach designed to help promote psychological flexibility through use of acceptance and mindfulness based strategies.
Trauma Informed Care
I am trained in and practice a variety of trauma-based interventions including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART; similar to EMDR). Many of these interventions can be adapted virtually.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is a more structured, skill-based intervention to promote distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy is used to uncover and address the root causes of psychological distress through self-reflection, self-examination and use of the therapeutic relationship.
5 ratings with written reviews
August 14, 2025
Taylor really listens to what I say and then helps me understand better about what I am going through. She makes me feel very comfortable talking to her.
Verified client, age 55-64
July 23, 2025
Taylor is intelligent, solution oriented, good listener, empathetic and professional.
Verified client, age 65+
April 28, 2025
Taylor is wonderful!! She’s helped me reevaluate life situations and problem solve through difficult times. We have a game plan on how to help me continue to grow and I’m grateful for her guidance and support.