About Taryn Scala, LMHC, EMDR, CBT Certified
Licensed Psychotherapist
I am a licensed mental health clinician in the state of Florida. I am certified in cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR trained. I earned my Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and I have been practicing psychotherapy as a clinical healing profession for nearly a decade. My experience includes working in some of South Florida’s largest treatment and behavioral health facilities as well as private practice therapy. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. Although I do have an eclectic approach, borrowing from varied therapy perspectives, my treatment style is always individualized and tailored to meet the specific needs of each person I treat. My areas of specialty include treating mood disorders, relationship difficulties, family issues/complications, adjustment disorders, trauma, addiction/compulsive disorders, and general/situational stress. Additionally, I have experience with clinical supervision, program development and clinical administration.
"The Wound Is The Place Where The Light Enters You." - Rumi
Treatment Focus
My focus is to promote optimal healing and growth by providing a sense of safety and compassion so that you feel supported and heard during your therapeutic journey. Together we will work to identify your goals as my aim is to propel you towards discovering your own personal assets which will allow you to navigate through life’s difficult transitions.
I often say that my job as a therapist is to hold up the mirror so that you can see yourself with objectivity and free of judgement. Sometimes when looking in that mirror we don't like what is reflected back to us. Our perceptions may be distorted or the way we portray ourselves to the world around us may not be authentic to our true selves. I aspire to help you identify, define and refine that person that you are inherently meant to be. The therapeutic journey is one of growth and self discovery, a winding road with ups and downs, that ultimately leads to the path of self love.
Treatment Style
I believe building rapport and having a trusting and open therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone for maximizing therapeutic gains. My style utilizes techniques and strategies adopted from person centered, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, existential, reality, inner child and post induction therapies. I am also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). In an effort to fully understand you we will collaboratively work to identify the root of your core beliefs and how these perceptions have impacted the way you discern, interpret and react to the world around you.
"I Love Listening. It Is One Of The Only Places Where You Can Be Still And Moved At The Same Time." - Nayyirah Waheed
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy sessions are 1 hour in length. On occasion and when warranted, take-home assignments will be given and processed during the therapy session. Sessions can be done face to face in the office or via telephone/online video chat.
Inner Child Work
Inner child work is an experiential experience which reconnects us to the child within. Through imagery, it becomes possible to rectify experiences and emotions your inner child still holds and that may be preventing you from moving forward in life.
Inner child work is done in 1 and 2 hour segments.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective treatment for trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. EMDR sessions can be scheduled in conjunction with, or as a supplement to, individual therapy sessions.