Helping freedom-seekers transform an anxiety-driven existence into a purposeful & soul-satisfying life.
The journey towards the life you want begins right here in this moment.
Thank you for being here. You are already on your journey - the fact that you’ve sought out my website means that you are AWARE that anxiety has become a major struggle in your life. With this awareness, you can make a choice about where to take your life next. Perhaps you are choosing to seek guidance and growth so that you can overcome this struggle and go forward with creating the life you truly want. If so, I am honored to be joining this part of your journey. Your time is precious; let’s get to work.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” - Lao Tzu
About Your Coach
Hello, fellow traveler!
I’m Tayler Gowan, your Anxiety & Purpose Coach. Certified as a Life Coach through the Life Purpose Institute in July of 2020, I help people end the struggle with anxiety and create a life they truly want (NOT the life they feel pressured by society to live).
I earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology from Indiana University - Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI) in May of 2019. In addition to working with my coaching clients, I work as a consultant on clinical research trials pertaining to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training at Indiana University. My husband, poodle, and I currently live in Indianapolis, IN, USA.
My passion is working with, learning from, listening to, and helping people.
Every road I’ve gone down in my life has led me to helping roles; I’ve served customers in restaurants, cared for people’s precious dogs, provided therapy to dementia and cancer caregivers, facilitated mental health support groups for adolescents and their families, and served meals to people without homes. I firmly believe that everyone is doing their best in life with the skills, resources, and knowledge they possess. We are not broken - sometimes we simply get stuck and need help from those who can help us see what we cannot yet see.
I know how hard it can be to ask for and find help.
No one achieves anything alone - asking for help inherently requires courage, wisdom, and growth. I’ve had my fair share of struggles with anxiety and depression as a teen. I didn’t ask for help for a long time. And when I eventually did seek help, it was the quickest catalyst for sustained growth and positive change. My relationships improved, my ability to effectively manage my emotions grew tremendously, and I developed a real sense of vitality. We are literally WIRED for connection with each other. When we open up to sharing our struggles, we often find that our feelings of connection, community, and belonging greatly increase.
My approach to coaching is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Training.
I first learned of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) in 2017 while working as a research specialist on clinical behavioral health trials. Since then, ACT has become a major part of my lifestyle. I use the ACT skills DAILY in my personal life to cope with inevitable life tragedies effectively, fully enjoy the gifts that are right in front of me, and take action on creating the life I truly want.
Please know that I am a Certified Life Coach, NOT a licensed therapist. I use ACT in my coaching practice to help clients get ‘unstuck’ in their lives so that they can move forward with resilience, toward the lives they want. I am beyond grateful to have participated in numerous ACT and coaching trainings over the years, and continue to regularly participate in training events and conferences any chance I get. I am privileged to have my own mentors and coaches who help me grow professionally and personally and open my eyes to what I cannot yet see.
client testimonials
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“Tayler's COMPASSION is unparalleled. As someone who identifies and connects with empathy, this was very important to me in a coach and it spoke directly to my heart. There were many sessions that I attended where Tayler could immediately see that I was struggling. She paused, expressed support and acknowledged the difficulty of it and then walked me through breath work or a pause meditation. This immediately cleared up so much of the tension and allowed me to get to a place where I could more clearly think. Tayler also helped me understand the importance of positive self talk. I realized that with all the empathy I feel towards others, I don't exactly express or feel that about myself. She taught me the importance of acknowledging that what I'm experiencing is difficult. That anyone going through the same thing would feel similar emotions and that it's ok to feel that way. I always felt calm, respected, heard, and even loved during the sessions. Tayler has an incredible way of allowing me to feel like she's my friend, as she occasionally will express things going on in her life that are relatable, without crossing into topics that are too personal or make it feel its about her. I truly can't express enough gratitude and appreciation for the time she and I spent together. I feel strongly that I'll come back for more at some point as I experience other difficulties in life but the nice thing is that she doesn't have the goal to work with you forever. We worked towards a meaningful purpose to the point where I felt comfortable where I was at. What a wonderful experience!”
