Kimberly Taylor , LPC

Kimberly Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of clinical experience who brings a practical, compassionate approach to mental health care. She holds an MA in Counseling from Wayne State University (2008) and a BA in Spanish and Secondary Teaching from the University of Michigan (2000). As an LPC, she is trained to provide professional counseling and therapeutic support across a range of concerns.

Her practice focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also supports people facing adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication struggles, and problems related to substance use and domestic violence. Kimberly integrates multiple therapeutic frameworks to create a tailored plan for each person, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential ideas alongside mindfulness and trauma-informed techniques.

Her background includes work in community mental health, substance use facilities, schools, Spanish-speaking agencies, refugee shelters, integrative health clinics, and private practice. Kimberly values creating a nonjudgmental space where people feel heard and accepted regardless of race, sexuality, or religion, and she is committed to reducing stigma and expanding access to quality mental health care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take action toward those values while learning to accept difficult feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where someone wants to build a more meaningful direction in life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills for managing thoughts and developing healthier habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. DBT techniques are useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and situations where practical coping strategies are needed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through flexible options. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide ongoing support between sessions. These formats offer convenience for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across different locations.