Taylen Gilden , LMHC

Taylen Gilden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate practicing in Wenatchee, Washington. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Whitworth University, earned in 2017, and brings three years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through a range of challenges.

Taylen works with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting and career transitions, and grief. She also focuses on areas such as body image, communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, sexual concerns, women’s issues, and young adult challenges. Her practice includes support for LGBT clients and those seeking to build self-esteem and self-love.

Her approach centers on helping people rediscover hope and move from feeling stuck to taking practical steps toward change. Taylen frames therapy as a process of vulnerability and growth, offering a supportive space where clients can explore their stories, identify meaningful goals, and practice concrete strategies to foster the person they want to become. She aims to walk alongside each person, illuminate sources of resilience, and translate renewed hope into actionable steps for lasting change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify what matters most to them and to practice accepting difficult thoughts or feelings while taking actions that align with personal values. It can be helpful for anxiety, life transitions, and situations where clients want to pursue meaningful change despite discomfort.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. This practical, skills-based approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and improving coping strategies.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotions and attachment needs in relationships, helping partners and families strengthen connection, improve communication, and address intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Taylen will work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment may blend elements from different approaches to match each person’s unique situation.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier for clients to access consistent support around work, family, and life demands. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions more conveniently, and use different communication styles to suit individual comfort and therapeutic goals.