What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Taryn Lawrence is of a high order person.Very kind,understanding and has great communication skills.After talking with her,I can see the situation much more clearly.She offered great advise.”
John E.January 11, 2023Video visit
“Taryn has been a phenomenally gifted therapist to work with and I cannot sing her praises enough! We have worked together for nearly a year now and from the very first session she was able to create such a warm, compassionate and gentle atmosphere that I was immediately at ease, as if we had been collaborating for years. Her ability to exude the utmost warmth, connection and openness is striking when you're used to slowly building connection with your therapist over time. This gift of hers allowed me to feel safe and trusted at a critically fragile time in my life. As a result, my panic attacks faded within a month of starting treatment with Taryn. I have learned so much and been supported through darkness in a life altering manner!!! I only have endless gratitude for Taryn and literally refer everyone I know to her!”
RBMore than 1 year ago
About Taryn Lawrence
Focus areas
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychotherapy
Adult Psychotherapy
Life Transition
Women's Mental Health Issues
Attachment Disorder
Loneliness
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
AEDP
Person-Centered
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Trauma Focused
Interpersonal
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Taryn Lawrence
Taryn Lawrence is a Marriage and Family Therapist located in Santa Barbara, California. She specializes in treating couples and individuals dealing with past or current relational trauma, chronic worry or anxiety, and deep sadness, depression, and loss. Taryn invites her clients to explore complicated histories that have shaped confusing behaviors and attitudes. Together, you will uncover the historical and current anguish causing ongoing pain.
With over 25 years of experience, Taryn supports her clients using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. From an IFS perspective, you'll review and make sense of survival strategies that once helped but now create difficulties. Healing in IFS means finding internal security that allows you to offer self-compassion, curiosity, and calm to all parts of yourself-even the most challenging or extreme. Bringing this internal care to parts holding emotional pain provides a path to healing. Therapy with Taryn is not only about exploration; it can also include humor and play.
Taryn practices somatically, grounding therapy in the body alongside the cognitive and emotional stories. She promotes and practices anti-racism and inclusive therapy.
Taryn earned her Master's in Family Therapy from California State University, Sacramento, and completed a fellowship at Fielding Graduate University.
Her goal is to provide emotional safety for this sometimes difficult work, along with the respect and support you deserve. Generally, Taryn meets with clients weekly, sometimes more often, and welcomes you into her office or by Zoom.
What should a new client know about working with you?
In pursuing therapy, I imagine you hope to understand sometimes confusing behaviors and heal wounds. To that end, we begin by making sense of those behaviors and their positive intent. How they are protective in nature and how they came to be.
What I believe is transformative in therapy is accessing your internal wisdom, a guiding source of calm, self compassion and curiosity. This interior calming energy provides a soothing balm to even the most reactive parts in you that may be causing confusing behaviors or symptoms. This same internal wisdom can be brought to wounded and vulnerable parts and heal them by witnessing their pain, not re-experiencing it.
Our connection in doing this important work is paramount. My support and care for you emotionally in this tender work is an important priority in our sessions. I am deeply engaged as together we explore and learn about your internal system, learn about your hopes for yourself and create the potential for deep healing.
I would be honored to do this work with you.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $225 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $175-225 for 50 minutes
Office location
Taryn Lawrence, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California State University, Sacramento, Master's in Family Therapy
- Fielding Graduate University (Fellowship)
- Fielding Graduate University (Fellowship)
Professional memberships
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
NPI number
1811167117
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I am incredibly appreciative and thankful for Taryn and her expertise. I highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoJS
Taryn Lawrence is of a high order person.Very kind,understanding and has great communication skills.After talking with her,I can see the situation much more clearly.She offered great advise.
January 11, 2023John E.Verified patientVideo visit
Taryn has been a phenomenally gifted therapist to work with and I cannot sing her praises enough! We have worked together for nearly a year now and from the very first session she was able to create such a warm, compassionate and gentle atmosphere that I was immediately at ease, as if we had been collaborating for years. Her ability to exude the utmost warmth, connection and openness is striking when you're used to slowly building connection with your therapist over time. This gift of hers allowed me to feel safe and trusted at a critically fragile time in my life. As a result, my panic attacks faded within a month of starting treatment with Taryn. I have learned so much and been supported through darkness in a life altering manner!!! I only have endless gratitude for Taryn and literally refer everyone I know to her!
More than 1 year agoRB
Taryns kindness, intuition, and curiosity have helped me improve as an individual, friend, sister and daughter. I am very grateful for the support that she has provided me in my healing and self discovery journey.
More than 1 year agoJT
Taryn sets the bar high for psychotherapists! She is an excellent listener, highly attuned to clients’ emotional states, and cares very much. She has an extensive knowledge of psychological processes and dynamics. I saw her through different life stages & stressors and grew so much during my time in therapy with her. I highly recommend contacting Taryn for an appointment and have recommended her to friends who were seeking therapy.
More than 1 year agoSP
At 45 years old, I can finally say I know who I am, I know what I want for myself and I have the self love to carry through on these things. This is because of the work Taryn Lawrence has guided me through. Taryn is someone who will give you a safe space where you can discover what to let go, and what to look forward to creating.
More than 1 year agoVC
Taryn Lawrence is a consummate professional who has an enormous amount of patients, empathy, and loving support for her clients. I have been working with her for about four years now, and she has helped me cope and respond to everyday stressful situations as well as process emotional traumas from my past. I am not always sure where each session is going to go, but our sessions feel very safe and Taryn is someone I know I can trust. I would highly recommend Taryn's services to anyone.
More than 1 year agoTC
March 28, 2023Peter R.Verified patientVideo visit
February 22, 2023Angela K.Verified patientVideo visit
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Does Taryn Lawrence accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Taryn Lawrence online?
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What practice does Taryn Lawrence work with?
Taryn Lawrence works with Taryn Lawrence MFT.
Where is Taryn Lawrence's office located?
Taryn Lawrence has 2 office locations in Santa Barbara, view full addresses on Taryn Lawrence's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Taryn Lawrence?
Taryn Lawrence frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Taryn Lawrence on their profile.
What languages does Taryn Lawrence speak?
Taryn Lawrence speaks English.
How do patients rate Taryn Lawrence in reviews?
9 patients have reviewed Taryn Lawrence. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.