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Dr. Saundra Taulbee, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Saundra is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Saundra. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Dr. Taulbee has been a very patient listener and has helped me vocalize my challenges and provided effective and relevant tools and solutions to guide me through them. She maintains a calm demeanor and a safe space and she does not hesitate to show you the mirror when it is necessary. I really appreciated her straight forward attitude that helped me understand things more clearly.

Reviewed November 2024

She is judgement free and super helpful! I got a lot of insights.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Saundra

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I hear the heartbeat of your spoken and unspoken struggles, as well as your dreams yet to be realized. Together we work to uncover the root cause and triggers that prevent you from being at peace with yourself and others, whether it involves issues of :

• addiction, depression - Bi-polar or other mood disorders, ADD

• codependency, low self-esteem,

• PTSD, problems with anger management or conflict avoidance

• problems with emotional and sexual intimacy in marriage.

And, then, together we move on to resolve issues you bring so that you can learn to have satisfaction and transformation in your life.

My experience spans 25 plus years of working with a wide range of people in private practice and in the mental health system. Not only that, but, my training was as a Doctor of Mental Health in Psychiatry at UCSF Medical Centre, San Francisco, with a 3- year residence, rotating in the crisis clinic, in-patient and out-patient psych units in Mount Zion Hospital, and Langley Porter Hospital, San Francisco, CA. Through this magnificent training I learned to grasp the delicate balance between the mind-body duo, and, subsequently I became adept at diagnosis and treatment, including ascertaining one's need for medication as an adjunct to the talk therapy. I am also trained in theology, having earned an M.Div. degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Above all, if you choose to work with me - you will gain an ally in your recovery - who is authentic, transparent, and, who will walk with you to the culmination of your treatment.

My treatment approach is psychoanalytic. And, thus, I believe we all suffer hurts, habits and hang-ups from the past, which are at the root of our struggles that go back to unfinished business with family of origin. However, I also integrate facets of cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, as the need presents. Furthermore, I am a Christian with a worldview that is biblically based. And, so, I hear the “God void” that lies within the heart of all humankind which we seek to fill with other things. This means that while my counsel will never conflict with the authority of Scripture, I will not proselytize. With that said, I have and will continue to see anyone who chooses to work with me as their therapist, regardless of whether you have a religious affiliation or none.

Last, I am also an author who wrote a book based on case histories of nine patients who gave me permission to tell their stories, interspersed with vignettes from my own life - about how to overcome the struggles with which we all suffer. My nascent book, entitled, "You Can't Heal A Wound By Saying It's Not There", 2nd edition, is an overview of how what I have described above helps people heal and move on with their lives, so that they can help someone else be better - one person at a time.

Are you willing to begin a journey with me of overcoming the past and embracing your God-given future?

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Bipolar disorder Depression Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Infidelity Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions compulsions and OCD Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Somatization Trichotillomania Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Dr. Saundra Taulbee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215076716.

  • LMFT · California · 16887 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Dr. Saundra Taulbee

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

20 reviews

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Dr. Taulbee has been a very patient listener and has helped me vocalize my challenges and provided effective and relevant tools and solutions to guide me through them. She maintains a calm demeanor and a safe space and she does not hesitate to show you the mirror when it is necessary. I really appreciated her straight forward attitude that helped me understand things more clearly.

Reviewed November 2024

She is judgement free and super helpful! I got a lot of insights.

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Taulbee is very understanding, direct and honest. Which is what I think makes her a great therapist! She listens to me and what I am going through. She provided me with so much great resources and genuinely wants me to get better. I am so thankful for her help:)

Reviewed August 2024

Dr. Taulbee is consistently kind, caring and compassionate in each session. She listens and asks thought-provoking questions that help me get to the source of my experiences. I so appreciate her and the many ways she’s helped me grow into a better person.

Reviewed August 2024

I have a huge respect for Dr. Taulby. She is very wise

Reviewed July 2024

I appreciate Dr. Taulbee’s patience while helping me work through my stuff. She picks up on things I had not thought of or seen before.

Reviewed April 2024

I love her. She is a beautiful soul.

Reviewed April 2024

Dr. Taulbee understands me and empathizes with me & I feel a connection with her after only two sessions. I’m very impressed with her skills & the tools she utilized.

Reviewed February 2024

Very experienced and fair!

Reviewed November 2023

I feel I have finally found a therapist that is right for me. Dr. Taulbee provides well educated guidance with her view of what I am going through or have experienced by helping me to see my thoughts or behavior from a different angle. She listens well and draws out my difficulties by drawing out whats inside of my head. We have a good repore yet she is not afraid to be forthright with me if I am not doing my part in my healing process. She doesn't just listen. Dr. Taulbee actually works with you in facing and working through the issues that plague you in a way that is right for you personally. Dr. Taulbee is definitely an asset to the Better Help Team.

Reviewed July 2023

Dr. Taulbee quickly established a safe place to talk about the areas in my life I needed some guidance. Betterhelp provides a faith-based safe place and that is what helped me make my decision to start my self-care journey. Thank you.

Reviewed May 2023

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Reviewed November 2022

I did two years of therapy with Dr. Taulbee and it was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. She not only helped me cope with issues that I was currently having in my life, but also worked with me on understanding my childhood and how it had affected me moving forward. I recently finished up therapy with her, and I’ll miss speaking with her, but I know that she gave me the tools to help me deal with any situations that arise in the future. She is caring and easy to talk to, and she has such a good memory for anything that I had ever told her. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a therapist. :)

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Taulbee is such an excellent listener. She validates you and helps you and your pain feel heard, supported, and acknowledged. If you struggle with opening up and identifying the sources of pain, conflict and anxiety in your life, consider booking a session with her!

Reviewed May 2022

I love this app!!

Reviewed April 2022

I'm so happy I found Dr. Taulbee! She is caring, inquisitive, and non-judgemental. She has helped me uncover and process a lot from my past that has led to a tremendous improvement in my confidence and self-growth.

Reviewed June 2021

I love Dr. Taulbee! She understands me and she is very insightful in exactly what I need to work on within myself. She is a godly woman and she listens to me very intently. She picks up on every important detail of my situation. She is the best!

Reviewed April 2021

I am thrilled to be working with Dr. Taulbee! Her expertise has helped me to improve relationships in my life, to thrive as I navigate life’s challenges, and to prioritize my health.

Reviewed March 2021

Dr. Taulbee has offered wonderful support and guidance to me as I seek to grow both personally and relationally. She has given me many tools for managing my anxiety and for effective communication with my spouse. I’m so grateful for my sessions with her.

Reviewed November 2020

Dr. Taulbee is amazing. I really feel like she takes the time to understand me in a non judgmental way.

Reviewed May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Saundra Taulbee offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Saundra Taulbee works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Saundra Taulbee speak?

Dr. Saundra Taulbee speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Saundra Taulbee have?

Dr. Saundra Taulbee has 30 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Saundra Taulbee licensed to practice?

Dr. Saundra Taulbee is licensed to practice in California.

Does Dr. Saundra Taulbee accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Saundra Taulbee does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Saundra Taulbee offer?

Dr. Saundra Taulbee offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Dr. Saundra Taulbee?

Dr. Saundra Taulbee can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Saundra Taulbee?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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