Taylor West, LMHC

Hello there, and welcome to your first step towards growth! I understand there may be a few reasons bringing you here today and I commend you for doing so. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master’s level education.  I have experience helping children, teens, and adults with a multitude of struggles.  Previously I have worked in the school system providing therapy services to students, hosting educational seminars for teachers, facilitating group therapy for teens, and involvement with crisis services.  With this experience, I can assist you in building a growth mindset and confidence to manage the stressors of life 

With that said, if you or your child are someone wondering…

⁃ The “why” behind anxiety symptoms 

⁃ The “how to do this” behind grief 

⁃ The “what do I do” for emotional and behavioral de-escalation 

⁃ The “what do I say” when communicating with your teen 

⁃ Or need a space to process the day-to-day stresses of life

then I welcome you to an eclectic approach. Together, we will build your understanding of body-based symptoms through Psychoeducation, reshape unhelpful thought patterns using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and practice mindfulness/coping techniques with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.  And yes we will practice this TOGETHER!  I strongly believe that working on new skills together builds confidence more effectively than simply recommending them.

I’m looking forward to discussing how our work together can help. Be proud of your courage to take this step: be well, be safe, and see you soon!