Clarice Taylor
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas for over 20 years. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Having worked in public mental health for the last 20 years, I've encountered a wide variety of people from many different backgrounds.
My approach combines evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help you navigate life's challenges. Together, we will work towards understanding how your past experiences may be holding you back from living the life you envision.
First session
Our first session will start with brief introductions, then I'll ask about your history, what's bringing your into counseling and what outcomes you hope to see. We'll talk about your short and long term goals and what concerns you have before developing a plan for what your future sessions will look like.
Strengths
Having worked in public mental health for the last 20 years, I've encountered a wide variety of people from many different backgrounds. I'm able to connect with people where they are at and help them to become the best version of themselves. My job is to provide you with the tools you need to be successful.
Ideal clients
Depression, anxiety and even day-to-day life stressors can sometimes feel overwhelming. Having someone to help sort through all the noise and identify the areas that can be improved the most easily can greatly improve your outlook and level of life satisfaction. Many people have experienced trauma in their lives. Whether during childhood or as an adult, these experiences impact how we view the world and can cause challenges in relationships and in functioning. Addressing past trauma, restructuring your thinking about it and learning new skills for managing conflict can make a dramatic difference in your overall functioning.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. I have over 20 years experience in helping people to restructure unhelpful patterns of thinking to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. This also includes practices such as journaling, learning relaxation skills and practicing difficult conversations.
Reality Therapy
Reality Therapy is based on the premise that people are motivated to fulfill their needs for love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. It focuses on helping clients make better choices in their lives to achieve their goals and improve their relationships. People often make choices out of habit or a sense of duty. It's important to evaluate our choices and determine if they are really in our best interest.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
This approach combines mindfulness and behavioral change strategies to help increase psychological flexibility and build resilience. I work with people to accept what is out of your personal control while committing to action that will increase your life satisfaction.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy is a structured approach where you learn about the common changes in beliefs that occur after going through trauma which can include beliefs about safety, trust, power/control, esteem, and intimacy. You learn to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and how to find a better balance between the beliefs you had before and after your trauma.
Location
Virtual sessions