Hi, I'm Taylor.
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ADHD/Neurodivergence
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Trauma
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Stress & Burnout​
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Young Adults & Students
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Anxiety & Depression
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Perinatal Mental Health
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Spirituality & Spiritual Trauma​
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Life Transitions & Identity
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Embodiment
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Relationship Challenges​
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Attachment
Areas of Focus
I work with individuals who may be experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges, seeking emotional wellness, who are feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, exploring their sense of self or needing some clarity as they navigate life transitions.
As a Canadian Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (CC-PMH), I support folks throughout their perinatal journies. This might include topics such as:​
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Supporting folks along their fertility, pregnancy, post-partum and parenting journeys
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Pregnancy loss and termination
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Matresence & the transition into motherhood
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Birth and postpartum planning, processing birth trauma or birth stories
Taylor Van Der Deen (MSW, CC-PMH, yoga teacher)
(she/her)
Registered Social Worker
Clinical Director
​I believe that difficult times invite us into opportunity for change, growth and transformation. I've been there too, and know how hard it can be. I also believe that you are capable, strong and resilient - and it's my goal to reflect these qualities back to you.
I am here to support you on your journey inward, to help you remember your strengths, nourish your nervous system and (re)connect with who you are.​​​​​
Availability:
​Monday: 2 - 7pm (in person/virtual)
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm (in person/virtual)
Thursday: 9:30am - 1:30pm (in person/virtual​​)
Approach to Therapy
Main Modalities:
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Somatic Approaches
Other Modalities:
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness
Self-compassion
Polyvagal Theory
​I view therapy as a collaborative, exploratory and creative process. Together, let's lean into an embodied space that encourages you to feel more grounded, present and aligned with your sense of Self, your values and relationships. Our work together will invite you to honour the experience of being a human as you ebb and flow through the seasons of life. As a yoga teacher, I have a focus on embodiment and the mind-body connection which informs my practice.
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The backbone of my work is drawn from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). I regularly draw on other modalities (such as mindfulness, somatic approaches, Narrative Therapy, self-compassion and Polyvagal theory) into my work as well. No matter the approach, all of my work is client centered, trauma informed as well as LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming.​​​​​
Education + Professional Development
Reiki Level 1 (2025)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (CPMHT, 2024)
Narrative Therapy Approaches for Trauma (The Narrative Therapy Centre, 2023)
Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies (Linda Thai, 2021)
Internal Family Systems: The Further Reaches/Skills & Competencies (IFSCA, 2021)
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (Beth Rutty Yoga, 2020)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills (Elisha Van Harte, 2020)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Dr. Russ Harris, 2019)​
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Heal Evolve Thrive, 2018)​​​​​
​​​Master of Social Work
Wilfrid Laurier University, 2019
Bachelor of Applied Science
University of Guelph, 2016​​​​
“We do not think ourselves into new ways of living, we live ourselves into new ways of thinking.”
- Hilary McBride
On a personal note
I'm a mama to a spunky toddler & a sweet rescue dog and a dedicated partner. I'm an aspiring sourdough bread baker, a wannabe world traveller and am known to choose a new hobby every other month.​
