About Us

Taylor Niese

About Path Forward Therapy

At Path Forward Therapy, we believe that healing starts with feeling understood. Founded by Taylor Niese, a licensed therapist based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, our practice offers a calm, compassionate environment where you can safely explore your emotions and experiences.

Taylor’s passion for therapy grew from personal and professional experiences that revealed how grief and trauma shape our lives. With advanced training in grief counseling, PTSD, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), she helps clients navigate loss, emotional regulation, and relationships with empathy and grounded support.

Whether you’re processing grief, managing trauma, or seeking emotional balance, Taylor’s approach is practical, down-to-earth, and centered around genuine connection.

Expert Care

Specializing in grief, trauma, and emotional regulation for lasting results.

Safe Healing Space

A calm, confidential environment where you can be yourself.

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Why Choose Taylor Niese

Taking Care of Your Mental Health

At Path Forward Therapy, we combine expert care with genuine compassion. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

Our Vision

Our vision is to build a caring, connected community where healing is accessible, growth is supported, and emotional wellbeing truly thrives.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy that helps individuals heal, grow, and find balance through life’s challenges.

Taylor has such a calming presence. From the first session, I felt safe to open up and finally start working through my grief. She truly helped me find peace after a very difficult loss.

Wayne

I’ve struggled with trauma for years, and Taylor helped me make sense of things I thought I’d never be able to face. Her understanding and steady support changed my life.

Dane

Therapy with Taylor has helped me manage emotions in ways I never could before. The DBT skills she teaches are practical, easy to apply, and truly life-changing.

Alex

I was nervous to start therapy, but Taylor made me feel completely at ease. She listens without judgment and helps me see progress I didn’t think was possible.

diana

Taylor doesn’t just listen — she helps you understand yourself on a deeper level. I’ve learned how to cope, set boundaries, and build healthier relationships.

Julie

Every session feels like a step forward. Taylor’s compassion and insight have helped me rebuild confidence and find strength I didn’t know I had.

Robert