Welcome! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care. I earned my Master's degree in Counseling and Community Psychology from Russell Sage College in 2021 and have spent the past five years supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds through a wide range of mental health concerns and life transitions.

Just as sunflowers naturally turn toward the light, I believe every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience—even during life's most difficult seasons. My goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, supported, and empowered to move toward the life you want to create.

I believe that therapy should feel like a place where you can take a deep breath, let your guard down, and know that you are accepted without judgment. My approach is warm, welcoming, and collaborative, creating an environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. While I strive to meet every client with empathy and compassion, I also value honest, direct conversations that encourage insight, personal growth, and meaningful change.

I have experience working with individuals ages 5 and older who are experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, ADHD, personality disorders, emotional dysregulation, and anger management concerns. I also have specialized experience working with individuals involved in the legal system, including probation, parole, court-mandated treatment, and sex offense-specific therapy. No matter what brings you to counseling, my goal is to meet you where you are and help you build the skills and confidence to move forward.

My therapeutic approach is individualized and draws on evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma processing, and inner-child work. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be holding you back, process difficult experiences, strengthen healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're navigating a current challenge, healing from past experiences, or simply looking to grow into the best version of yourself, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Like a sunflower reaching toward the sun, healing isn't about being perfect—it's about continuing to grow, even after the storm. I hope that you leave each session feeling heard, supported, and empowered to move forward with strength and confidence.

-Taylar, LMHC-D