Hello! My name is Taylor Mugavin, but I go by Liam. As a clinical LCSW, I utilize both EMDR and talk therapy to create a multi-dimensional and safe environment for you to process your struggles, self reflect, and build resilience. Together, we'll navigate your path to self-discovery and growth, tailored to your unique needs and goals. Through a warm, and person-centered therapeutic approach, I aim to empower you with coping strategies, fostering a journey toward healing and self-discovery. My goal in helping you is centered around transformation: to reclaim control, find peace, and embrace a future aligned with your aspirations.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In your first therapy session with me, we'll focus on getting to know each other and understanding your unique needs and goals. I'll explain my specialties in trauma, EMDR, addiction, and anxiety, and how these approaches might benefit you. We'll discuss your history and current concerns, and I'll answer any questions you have about the therapeutic process. This initial session is an opportunity for you to share your story in a safe, non-judgmental environment, and for us to establish a foundation of trust and collaboration. In the latter end of our time together, we'll create a personalized treatment plan to support your healing and growth.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a provider, my strengths lie in my extensive knowledge, experience, and personal understanding of the treatment areas I specialize in. I bring first-hand knowledge of trauma, EMDR, and anxiety, which allows me to empathize deeply with my clients' struggles and guide them effectively through their healing journey. I am LGBT-affirming and trauma-informed, ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all individuals. My work with the HIV community and experience with the disability community further enhance my ability to provide compassionate and tailored support. My humanistic approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and genuine care, helping clients feel safer and more willing to self-explore and self-examine. By fostering a non-judgmental and supportive environment, I encourage clients to connect with their inner experiences and achieve meaningful personal growth.
About Taylor Liam Mugavin
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
EMDR
I have been trained in Level I of this method since 2023 through the Trauma Training Institute. For clarity, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps people heal from trauma or distressing life experiences. It involves focusing on specific eye movements or other bilateral stimulation while recalling traumatic memories. This process helps the brain reprocess these memories, reducing their emotional impact. EMDR is based on the idea that our brains can heal from trauma, much like our bodies recover from physical injuries. It can be effective for treating PTSD, anxiety, and other emotional issues. Many clients find relief from distressing symptoms after just a few sessions. It's a well-researched and structured approach, offering hope for lasting recovery.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them. ACT (with some techniques borrowered from CBT therapy, in my approach) teaches mindfulness skills to help individuals live and behave in ways consistent with their values. The goal is to increase psychological flexibility, allowing people to adapt to situations and make positive changes. It involves committing to actions that improve and enrich life, despite the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. I find this method effective for a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and stress. By embracing rather than avoiding discomfort, my clients can achieve a more fulfilling life.
Attachment-based
I use this modality especially with those who have experienced personal and intergenerational trauma. Attachment-based therapy focuses on understanding and improving the way people form and maintain emotional bonds with others. It stems from the idea that early relationships with caregivers shape how we connect with others throughout life. This therapy helps clients explore their attachment patterns and how these influence their current relationships. By addressing unresolved issues from the past, clients can develop healthier, more secure relationships. It's effective for issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.
Motivational Interviewing
I utilize motivational Interviewing (MI) to help you find motivation to make positive changes in your life. MI involves a collaborative conversation between the therapist and client, focusing on the client's own reasons for change. MI emphasizes empathy, active listening, and non-judgmental support to explore and resolve ambivalence. In my experience, this approach is effective for addressing issues like addiction, health behaviors, and lifestyle changes. I will help you strengthen your commitment to change by identifying and exploring your values and goals, empowering you to take ownership of your decisions and actions, fostering lasting transformation.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talk therapy that helps you understand how your past experiences, especially from childhood, influence your current feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Together, we'll explore these past relationships and experiences to uncover patterns and hidden motivations that might be affecting you now. By bringing these unconscious elements to light, you can gain insight and work through unresolved conflicts. This therapy can be particularly effective for issues like depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. In our sessions, you'll have a safe space to delve into deep-seated emotions and thoughts, helping you achieve emotional growth and lasting change by addressing the root causes of your distress.
