LCSW, 8 years of experience
New to Grow
I am KayLee Taylor LCSW. I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah in 2017. I completed most of my licensing hours in Utah, then moved to Pennsylvania where I completed my LCSW in 06/2019. I also have a background in criminal justice and healthcare. I love the outdoors and animals, and hope to one day be able to use both in therapy again. I approach therapy with; compassion, bluntness, and humor.
The first session is no fun, it's where we focus on getting a lot of background information. But is important to go at your speed, so if we need to slow down or use some coping skills, I'm happy to do that.
I care about my clients, it is not hard for me to find something likable about each client within a few sessions. I come with a wealth of information, I have worked in many different areas; residential, outpatient, intensive outpatient, health care, child welfare, and legal. But I don't think this makes me better than my client, just gives me a chance to provide them with knowledge or a different perspective.
I find that clients who gain the most from our work, are those who are ready and willing to commit to therapy. There are things you will gain in our time together, but progress will be made in how you apply them outside of our sessions.
I weave this approach into other modalities, I find that ACT bridges some of the other techniques. It has been a part of my practice since 2017.
I have worked with the transgender population since 2017, I support; adults, children, and families.
I believe that each person has what they need to heal, but they often need a safe place to learn how to listen to themselves. I have used this is my practice since 2017.
I utilize a technique called Mind Body Bridging, there is currently no certification for this process, however I have used this technique since 2015. Designed for first responders, it is effective at reduce symptoms of trauma and helping the person connect with their true self.
I want you to understand how things work; yourself, the systems that affect you, and treatments. The idea is to help you learn how to support yourself, instead of always relying on therapy.