- Compassionate support
- Practical communication
- Focus on self worth
About Taryn
Taryn Church is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who supports people facing major life shifts and strong emotions. She works with those managing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and other hard moments. Her style is grounded and compassionate, with attention to the person in front of her.
She focuses on helping clients grow self-compassion and clearer communication. Many come to work on body image, guilt and shame, or issues that follow trauma. Taryn also addresses relationship patterns such as codependency and the impacts of domestic violence.
Taryn pays attention to cultural background and blended family dynamics when those things matter to a person. She helps people name what matters to them and find practical steps toward change. Sessions move at a pace set by the client.
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. That means she and the client decide together which methods to try. She aims to make therapy relevant to everyday life.
People often come wanting clearer purpose, better relationships, or relief from intense emotions. Taryn supports those goals by focusing on small, doable shifts and building stronger self-care and communication habits.
Approaches that guide online work and recovery
Evidence-based techniques mean using methods that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach she uses helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. This kind of work is useful when anxiety, depression, or stuck habits are getting in the way of daily life.Another approach focuses on processing trauma and reducing its hold on day-to-day functioning. That work helps people understand how past events shape reactions now, and it supports building safer ways of relating and coping. Both approaches aim to translate insight into small, manageable steps people can try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adapt techniques in collaboration with the client. That means trying methods, checking how they land, and adjusting as needed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and let people connect from wherever their day finds them. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match your needs and routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes, plus related areas like body image, codependency, trauma, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and person-centered. She helps clients build self-compassion and practical skills at a pace that fits them.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Hawaii.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.