My name is Taylor Stevens, and I am a licensed clinical and aeromedical psychologist. As a father, husband, 15-year military veteran, and psychologist, I have had the good fortune to work with amazing people and experience incredible things. I find that, when combined with passion and collaborative therapeutic goals, those experiences have helped me develop knowledge I can draw from to help clients of all backgrounds and beliefs. When I meet with clients, I consider the discussion and course of therapy to be yours. That is, I will respect the pace and progress clients would like. I do hope you will consider working together! I should mention, while I am accepting new clients at the moment, the majority of my appointment times are occupied. The only times I have consistently available at the moment are 9pm on Mondays and Thursdays. I understand that doesn't work for everyone, but I have opened those additional times because I know there are folks out there working odd hours, so maybe this can be of use.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

First sessions can be a bit intimidating, especially if you have never done therapy. I like to tell clients that the first session is a little more question-answer than following sessions, but that is only because I want to make sure I have all of the information I need to provide sound advice as we move forward. I will try to get to know your life story in about an hour, which can be a tall order, but it can be done! After the first session, I am all for the client driving the sessions as much as possible. If you want structured sessions with specific advice, I can do that. If you want a more relaxed conversation, I can provide that too. My main goal is to make sure you are getting the help you deserve in the style you're comfortable with. As a general disclaimer, I really do value my clients' safety, so I am unable to work virtually with individuals contemplating self-harm or experiencing acute serious mental illness. I apologize for any inconvenience, but I do not want to risk anyone's health should I not be physically present at times of crisis.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Speaking from a formal training perspective, my current role allows me to pursue numerous training opportunities, so I have formal training treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic pain, ADHD, adjustment disorders, insomnia, and the list goes on. I also conduct specialty diagnostic assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders, serious mental illness, gender affirming care evaluations following the WPATH standards, and a variety of others. All of that said, I honestly think my biggest strength is my non-clinical experience. After living in five countries and several states, raising a family, and working anything from combat arms roles in the Army to diplomatic roles in embassies, I've learned a good many life lessons that can come in handy.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I have extensive formal training and experience working with trauma survivors, individuals facing chronic pain, those with sleep disorders, and clients facing depression and anxiety. That said, I truly do meet clients where they are, and I can proudly say that I've worked with people from all walks of life.

About R. Taylor Stevens