Taylen Gilden , LMHC

Taylen Gilden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Wenatchee, Washington, who brings a compassionate and hopeful approach to therapy. With a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Whitworth University (2017) and over three years of clinical experience, she works with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She also addresses a wide range of related issues such as intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting challenges, career stress, grief, LGBT matters, body image, and struggles with guilt, shame, and isolation.

She frames therapy as a place to rediscover hope and practical possibility when life feels stuck. She encourages vulnerability as a gateway to growth, offering a supportive space where clients can explore their stories and begin to shape the changes they want to see. Her work emphasizes both emotional renewal and actionable steps - renewing a sense of hope first and then moving toward concrete strategies to shift thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.

Gilden integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, existential perspectives, and principles from the Gottman Method to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She seeks to partner with clients to clarify goals, strengthen communication, and support lasting change toward a more authentic, resilient life.