Kristi Taylor-Sayles , LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Kristi Taylor-Sayles is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maryland and the District of Columbia with five years of clinical experience. Much of her work has focused on child welfare, where she has supported children and families through complex situations and transitions.

She assists people coping with stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, forgiveness, post-traumatic stress, and building self-love. She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW-C indicates a licensed clinical social worker credential in Maryland.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each individual and family. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy can require courage and aims to support clients through that beginning as they work toward clearer coping strategies and greater emotional balance.

Approaches to online care for attachment and trauma

Kristi Taylor-Sayles integrates evidence-informed approaches into online work to address relational and trauma-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding and strengthening relational patterns - it helps people explore how early connections shape current relationships and supports repairing trust and emotional bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress in day-to-day life. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted methods to process and reduce the impact of traumatic experiences, helping clients build coping skills and regain a sense of safety and control.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then tailors techniques and treatment plans accordingly, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without the constraints of travel, while allowing sessions to fit into busy lives.