MacKenzie Taylor Counseling Services

About Me

Therapeutic Approach and Specialties

I use a collaborative and individual approach while working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I utilize many evidenced-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Structural Family Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) as well as Play and Art Therapy. I have experience with concerns ranging from:

· Self-esteem

· Emotion Regulation

· School Difficulties

· Social Skill Development

· Life Change Transitions

· Behavioral Concerns

· Gender and Sexual Identity Specific Issues

· Interpersonal Relationships

· Depression

· Anxiety

· Trauma

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Therapeutic mission

I strongly believe change is possible. I would welcome the opportunity to work alongside you, your child, or your family using a strength-based and client-centered approach where you have a voice in directing the changes you want to make in your life. The therapeutic relationship is crucial to the work and I strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment to help empower clients to use their strengths for personal growth and healing.

Background

I started my private practice in Longview in 2014. Prior to this time I practiced in Portland, Oregon in residential and community mental health settings. I completed my undergraduate degree at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon and received my Masters of Clinical Social Work from Walla Walla University in College Place, Washington.