Taylor Cnudde, M.A, Ed.S, LPC
I earned my B.A. in Psychology from Michigan State University and my Master's in Counseling from Seton Hall University in New Jersey, completing a post-Masters specialization in Professional Counseling. My professional trainings include certification-track education in AEDP, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and PACT (couples therapy), along with training in Coherence Therapy. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples using the latest science on how the brain learns and changes.
I became a therapist because I'm genuinely fascinated by what makes us human, how our brains create patterns, how we get stuck, and how we can actually update those patterns to build lives with more peace and purpose. I'm also on a mission to clear up the outdated, oversimplified mental health and relationship advice most of us grew up with, because it can leave people feeling like they're the one falling short. My approach is neuroscience-informed and attachment-based. For those interested, I am also trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
I grew up in Michigan but found my home in Austin, Texas. When I'm not in the therapy room, you'll find me taking dance classes, thrift shopping, going on road trips and connecting with my loving friends and partner.
Every session, I'm honored by the courage and vulnerability my clients bring. I look forward to connecting with you.
About me
My Approach
If you've tried self-help books, podcasts, or approaches that focus on changing your thoughts and you still feel stuck, you’re not doing anything wrong. Using the latest research on how the brain learns and changes, we get curious about where your patterns began and change them at the root.
Many of my clients come to me feeling burned out, anxious, depressed, lonely, overwhelmed, or held back by painful experiences.
Healing happens best in relationship, so everything starts with the connection we build, a place where you can feel safe, seen, and supported. From there, we tend to the relationship you have with yourself and the ones you have with the people in your life.
As an experiential therapist, we don't just talk about your struggles. We create real experiences together that help you process emotions more deeply. Understanding a pattern is rarely enough on its own, so we work with the old emotional learning itself, and the changes can reach well beyond our sessions.
I love doing deep work with both individuals and couples. While we'll address immediate concerns, we also explore who you really are, what gives your life meaning, and how to welcome all parts of yourself.
My approach draws on research, neuroscience, and attachment science, and I bring somatic awareness and experiential techniques to the work while continuing to train in the latest therapeutic modalities. I'm committed to creating a safe, welcoming space for all clients. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, and supportive of non-traditional relationships.
Qualifications
Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas (#85981)
Masters in School Counseling - Seton Hall University
Ed.s in Professional Counseling - Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts Psychology - Michigan State University
Experience
Individual and Couples Therapist - Presence Wellness in Austin, Texas
Individual and Couples Therapist - Austin STRONG Relationship Building Center in Austin, Texas
School Counselor Intern - Clayton Elementary School in Austin, Texas
Advanced Psychotherapy Training
PACT Level 1 - Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy through the PACT Institute
Ketamine Assisted Therapy Certification through Illumma Clinic, Austin, TX 2023
Coherence Therapy with Dr. Tori Olds, PHD, and Bruce Ecker LMFT, Coherence Psychology Institute 2024 - 2025
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Immersion with Dr. Diana Fosha, PHD, AEDP Institute 2023
Minding the Heart with Dr. Tori Olds, PHD - AEDP, Internal Family Systems, Coherence Therapy 2023
Advanced Minding the Heart with Dr. Tori Olds, PHD - Experiential Process Group 2023-2025
Advanced Couples Therapy with John Howard, LPC, LMFT 2022 - Present
Gottman Marital Therapy Level 1, Gottman Institute 2020
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