Our Team
Specialized Trauma Therapy
Brittany Taylor
Therapist – MA – LPCC
Having witnessed trauma in my own life, I understand the depth of both hurt and healing. My passion for the next generation and for walking with both teens and young adults through their unique journeys has always been at the heart of what I do. Empowering the next generation in Orange County is not just a mission, it’s a mindset that shapes how I show up in every session. With over 15 years of experience, I’ve supported individuals in private practices, group settings, rehab centers, camps, churches, and conferences. I bring specialized training that helps me build authentic, trusted relationships with the next generation, while also offering effective care for adults through evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.
I hold a master’s degree from Liberty University and have advanced training in anxiety and trauma, including certifications from The Allender Center and Integrative Nutrition. My work is grounded in helping individuals unlock their potential and experience lasting healing, one session at a time.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked with the next generation at a large church in Newport Beach, CA. I value ongoing professional growth in an environment that is collaborative and respectful. I work with teens, individuals, couples, and families seeking growth in areas like anxiety, trauma, and relationships.
Working with creatives is something I deeply value. As the voice of the teacher on the children’s show Cocomelon, I’ve experienced firsthand the pressures that come with performance and public expectation. I work to empower your unique strengths, guiding you to discover personal insight and confidence. My goal is to create a space where your creativity and identity can thrive.
Lauren Hart
Associate Therapist
With over a decade of experience in youth ministry before becoming a therapist, Lauren brings a deep passion for working with teens and young adults. She understands the complexities and pressures that come with these life stages, and is committed to helping clients navigate their identity, relationships, and emotional struggles with support and clarity. Lauren also has a passion for helping clients process trauma and is currently pursuing certification in Brainspotting (a trauma-focused therapy that helps people access and process unresolved trauma).
Lauren approaches each client with kindness and compassion, while also gently encouraging growth and healing at a pace that feels right for each person. Therapy can be both a refuge and a challenge, and Lauren believes it is her role to walk alongside the client as they explore their story, uncover insight, and take meaningful steps toward change.
Lauren Hart
Associate Therapist
With over a decade of experience in youth ministry before becoming a therapist, Lauren brings a deep passion for working with teens and young adults. She understands the complexities and pressures that come with these life stages, and is committed to helping clients navigate their identity, relationships, and emotional struggles with support and clarity. Lauren also has a passion for helping clients process trauma and is currently pursuing certification in Brainspotting (a trauma-focused therapy that helps people access and process unresolved trauma).
Lauren approaches each client with kindness and compassion, while also gently encouraging growth and healing at a pace that feels right for each person. Therapy can be both a refuge and a challenge, and Lauren believes it is her role to walk alongside the client as they explore their story, uncover insight, and take meaningful steps toward change.
Colby Taylor
Growth Officer
Colby Taylor is a pastor with a deep passion for helping people find healing and hope in every area of life. Whether walking with someone through personal struggles, guiding couples toward stronger marriages, or encouraging parents to raise healthy families, his heart is to see people thrive. Colby has also led and managed teams in large non-profit organizations, bringing both people leadership and marketing oversight to support the mission of OC Mental Wellness. Beyond ministry, he is a songwriter who uses music to connect with the soul and bring encouragement. He is also an Ironman triathlete, driven by the belief that discipline, endurance, and faith all play a vital role in living a whole and healthy life. At OC Mental Wellness, Colby brings his compassion, leadership, and creativity to help others discover the healing and strength they were made for.
Colby and Brittany Taylor
At OC Mental Wellness, Colby and Brittany Taylor bring both personal experience and deep compassion into their care for others. Having navigated seasons of loss, death, grief, and trauma themselves, they know firsthand how heavy life can feel and how powerful therapy can be in the healing process. For them, therapy has been more than a tool; it has been a lifeline, giving them space to process pain, find strength, and rediscover hope. Because of this, their desire is to come alongside others who are hurting, to create a safe and supportive environment where healing is possible and no one has to walk through life’s hardest moments alone. They have been married for over 15 years, and have two boys, Levi (8) and Pace (4).
Our Values
Openness
There’s no right or wrong time to come to therapy. No matter where you’re at, we’ll meet you there.
Excellence
With strong ethics and a commitment to continual learning, we strive to bring you our very best, every time
Collaboration
We aren’t here to tell you how to live. We are here to work WITH you. We’re here to collaborate with you and provide support catered to your needs and preferences.