Eden Taylor

I believe that beneath our many differences, all humans share a deep longing for connection and emotional attunement. When we feel safe to fully experience and express our emotions, we’re able to live more authentically and cultivate relationships that sustain us. But when we become disconnected from our inner world—or from those we love—it’s easy to feel stuck, alone, or unsure of how to move forward.

My approach is grounded in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-supported model that emphasizes the wisdom of emotions as a guide toward healing and change. As a counselor, my goal is to help you tune into the emotions and attachment needs at the heart of your struggles. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences and relationships—past and present—have shaped the way you respond to yourself and others. In session, we’ll work to identify the emotional patterns that keep you feeling distant or overwhelmed, and gently create space for new ways of experiencing yourself and your relationships. Our work may touch on themes of identity, trust, vulnerability, loss, and the deep human need for love and belonging.

In couples therapy, I focus on helping partners recognize and shift negative interaction patterns, express their core emotional needs, and rebuild emotional closeness. In addition to practicing EFT, I may also incorporate techniques from the Gottman Method, a research-based model that supports couples in improving communication, navigating conflict, and fostering shared meaning. Together, these approaches create a safe and supportive environment where couples can repair disconnection, deepen intimacy, and strengthen their bond.

Eden is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Counseling program at Southern Methodist University, expected to graduate in December 2025. She is supervised by Dr. Jennifer Fast, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director at SCC. Eden’s clinical interests include individual and couples counseling, with a focus on relationships and trauma-informed care. Prior to pursuing counseling, Eden spent 14 years in public relations and marketing, supporting consumer, nonprofit, and public health initiatives through strategic storytelling. Most recently, she supported sales efforts for programmatic and technology consulting with Medicaid agencies at Accenture. Before that, she led integrated communications campaigns for a global philanthropy in Austin, amplifying the reach and impact of programs serving low-income children and families. With a professional foundation in public sector marketing, philanthropic storytelling, and mission-driven media relations, Eden brings a deep understanding of how to communicate with empathy, clarity, and purpose—skills she now channels into her work as an emerging counselor.