“What motivates me most as a therapist is creating a safe, accepting environment where clients feel genuinely heard and understood. I believe that meaningful growth begins when people are able to openly share their thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment. My goal is to create an accepting space where individuals feel comfortable exploring those thoughts, building on their strengths, and working toward positive change. I find meaning in growth and knowing I was able to provide a space where it could happen.”
Taylor takes a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside clients to help them identify goals and develop the tools to achieve them. She believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important foundations for growth and strives to create an environment where clients feel welcomed, respected and free from judgment. Taylor values authenticity in the therapy room and recognizes that, while healing can involve difficult conversations, moments of humor and celebration can also be an important part of the process. Her goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable being themselves while exploring challenges, building resilience, and creating lasting change.
Taylor’s therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Rather than relying on a single approach, she tailors treatment to each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals, recognizing that every individual and every therapeutic journey is different.
Taylor’s clients can expect to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical skills to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence. Sessions are designed to help clients build effective coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and foster greater self-awareness and self-compassion. Together, current concerns and past experiences are explored to uncover meaningful patterns, gain new insights, and create lasting change. The ultimate goal is to help clients feel empowered to apply what they learn in therapy to their everyday lives in ways that support continued growth and well-being.
Taylor graduated with her doctorate in clinical psychology, PsyD, from the Florida School of Professional Psychology. Prior to joining Pine Rest, she worked in year-long practicum placements as part of her educational experiences. She has experience in college counselling, assisted living facilities, and private practice assessment sites. Taylor completed her pre-doctoral residency at Pine Rest, where she currently provides diagnostic assessments at the Psychological Consultation center (PCC) and psychotherapy at the Caledonia Clinic.