Irena Taylor, LMFT

Hi, my name is Irena Taylor (she/her), and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Assistant Clinical Director at Well Life Therapy. I believe in meeting the client where they are and joining them in their journey toward achieving their goals. My therapy approach is honest, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I approach situations from a systems perspective and explore the way the environment influences the person. I believe that we are all doing the best we can in given situations and, at times, need someone to assist us in exploring the bigger picture and help us get unstuck.

Seeking out a therapist is the first step in putting your needs first, and I value the opportunity to guide you as you work through unresolved traumas, relationship concerns, life transitions and adjustments, and ways to cope with anxieties and feelings of depression.  In order for change to occur, one needs to feel safe, valued, and heard. My goal is to provide a safe and accepting environment that fosters growth and new experiences.

I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a myriad of concerns ranging from anxiety, stress, depression, communication issues, life transitions, and PTSD. I utilize evidence-based interventions to best assist them in finding their own individual ways of managing their needs and moving past difficult times in their lives.

I earned my graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University in 2007, and I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am also certified in Gestalt Therapy and have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among others. I also speak German, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian fluently and incorporate multicultural influences into therapy sessions, as appropriate.  I have worked in various settings over the last two decades, including outpatient facilities, residential treatment, and extended day programs.

Irena participates with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna/Evernorth, and Husky plans.

Irena will be providing in-person sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays.

A Little More About Me

I believe that wounded warriors tend to be the best healers. I am a single mom of two wonderful daughters that give me so much joy and determination to continue to be the best person I can be. As a child, I have moved to Germany as a refugee due to the Bosnian civil war and eventually immigrated to the United States as an adolescent. Adjusting and overcoming have been themes in my life, which has ultimately shaped the therapist I have become and the compassion that I have developed for one’s determination and resiliency.

When I am not working, I enjoy kickboxing, watching football, and listening to music.