LPC, 10 years of experience
New to Grow
Takira Victorin is a warm, non-judgmental psychotherapist who works collaboratively with clients to strengthen communication, nurture emotional intimacy, and regain a sense of emotional balance. She helps individuals and couples break free from painful, repetitive patterns by building greater self-awareness, emotional insight, and clarity around needs and boundaries. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, her approach is compassionate and practical, focused on helping you create healthier, more fulfilling connections with yourself and others.
In our first session, we'll talk about what brings you to therapy and what you’d like to work on, whether you're coming as an individual or a couple. I’ll ask some questions to better understand your background, current challenges, and goals. This session is also a chance for you to get a feel for my style and ask any questions you have. There’s no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can begin building a strong foundation for meaningful, collaborative work.
At the risk of sounding cliché, therapy isn’t just my profession; it’s who I am. My journey began in high school as a peer mediator, where I discovered the power of listening, empathy, and conflict resolution. That early experience revealed a natural ability to hold space for others and sparked my passion for emotional healing and relationship work. I earned an undergraduate degree in Forensic Psychology, a master’s in Mental Health Counseling, and specialized certifications for couples therapy through the Gottman Institute. Over the last 10 years, I’ve deepened my practice by supporting clients across diverse identities and life transitions. I’m continually inspired by my clients resilience and the transformative power of human connection.
I’m best suited to work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and challenges with boundaries or communication. I also support couples seeking deeper intimacy, healthier communication, infidelity recovery, or premarital guidance. My ideal clients are curious, open to self-reflection, and motivated to patterns holding them back. Together, we create space for clarity, connection, and meaningful change.grow; even if they feel stuck or unsure where to start. Many share a desire for more fulfilling relationships, with others and with themselves, and are ready to explore
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns and work to reframe them in ways that support emotional balance and healthier choices. I integrate this technique flexibly, tailoring it to each person’s goals and needs, and often combine it with other relational and insight-oriented approaches for deeper, lasting change.
I incorporate Solution Focused Brief Therapy to help clients identify strengths, clarify goals, and move toward meaningful change (often more quickly than they expect). This approach is especially helpful for clients who feel stuck or overwhelmed, as it focuses on what's working, rather than what’s wrong. Together, we explore small, achievable steps that can lead to greater confidence, connection, and emotional balance. I use SFBT to support both individuals and couples in building on their existing resources and creating a clearer path forward, whether they’re navigating relationship issues, life transitions, or emotional challenges.
I integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and effective communication. These tools are especially useful for those struggling with intense emotions, anxiety, or challenges in relationships. In both individual and couples work, DBT provides practical strategies for managing conflict, setting boundaries, and staying grounded during difficult moments. I use DBT in a flexible, supportive way; tailoring it to each client’s needs to foster greater balance, resilience, and self-awareness.
I use Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence their current thoughts, feelings, and relationships. This approach encourages deeper self-awareness and insight, allowing individuals and couples to understand the roots of their challenges and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Through a compassionate and collaborative process, I support clients in uncovering hidden dynamics that may be affecting their emotional well-being, communication, and intimacy, paving the way for meaningful, lasting change.
I use the Gottman Method to help couples build stronger, more loving relationships through research-based strategies that improve communication, increase emotional connection, and manage conflict effectively. This approach focuses on deepening friendship, fostering trust, and creating shared meaning, which are essential for lasting intimacy. Whether you’re working through challenges like infidelity, communication struggles, or simply want to strengthen your bond, the Gottman Method provides practical tools and exercises tailored to your unique relationship.