I am accepting new clients for in-person & virtual sessions.

Hello and warmest of welcomes! My name is Taylor Hane and I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist here at Village Wellness Center. First, I am human, then therapist. I like to approach most things with genuine curiosity, humility, grace, and authenticity while valuing a strong therapeutic alliance. Navigating the journey of life can be both challenging, rewarding and everything in between and I am here to offer support and guidance towards growth through trained skills, fresh perspectives, and much more. Above everything, I passionately enjoy working with people and utilizing my strengths & skills to help others feel empowered in their lives. Together, we will identify connections, explore emotions, question meaning, tap into your own resilience, and  release challenges to bring a greater self awareness to the forefront and build tools that you can take with you through life.

A little bit about me :) I grew up in the South Bay as the oldest sibling of 3 girls. I have a passion for sports (both watching and playing!) and grew up playing most sports but soccer was my main focus. I am half Greek and grew up heavily involved in the Greek community (yes this includes competitively Greek dancing and lots of Greek weddings!). I have lived in Orange County for years and consider this home. When I am not doing what I love as a therapist, I love to read and visit book stores, get some sun at the beach, have game nights with friends, and spend time outside for some physical activity. I am so grateful for a strong sense of community and support system through my friends and family. 

I received my bachelor's degree in Mass Communication studies from Concordia University, Irvine with an emphasis in Public Relations. Upon graduating I began working in the field of Public Relations and really enjoyed the creative challenge, writing opportunities, and most of all....working with people! While I enjoyed this field, I wanted to utilize my strengths with people in a more fulfilling way and I chose to go back to grad school and pivot slightly to the field of psychology. I was doing a lot of self work and navigating adversity myself and found that therapy was a great tool for me on my own journey. I received my master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. I am a member of the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology. 

I look forward to hearing from you to see if we are a good fit and begin working towards your goals and creating a healthy, happy life!  

"He who has a why to live for, can bear almost any how." - Friedrich Nietzsche

** Taylor is a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT138978) under the clinical supervision of Kristina Smith, LMFT90990**