Stacy Taylor, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Stacy!

My approach is supportive, straightforward, and based on common sense. I see clients for most problems and issues, especially anxiety, relationship issues, work stress, ADHD, loss, aging and midlife concerns, and chronic pain or illness.

My focus

I work with all kinds of people from every walk of life. I'm comfortable seeing clients of all economic classes and ethnic backgrounds. I look at every client as a unique individual who has a story to tell that I'm eager to hear.

My approach

I'm not rigid or wedded to one particular approach. I gear my interventions to what you're requesting and what I think will be useful. I may use cognitive behavioral therapy with one client, insight-oriented therapy with another, and problem-solving with someone else. I'm happy to explore spiritual or existential elements if you're interested.

My communication style

I'm down-to-earth, friendly, and warm. I'm a real person and don't send off a detached therapist vibe, which can create distance. I know it can be scary to see a therapist, especially for the first time. I do my best to make the experience comfortable and relaxed, and clients generally enjoy seeing me.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started as a journalist but discovered I preferred to be in a helping role rather than bombarding people with questions. I became a social worker and then a psychotherapist. I just like helping people. It's an honor and a privilege to have clients confide in me and trust me with their joys, sorrows, and life stories.

My goals for you

We would focus on your goals for therapy, not mine. I would, of course, make suggestions about goals that might be useful to you. But I respect that these sessions are for you to get what you need and hopefully feel better and more empowered.

Our first session

The first session would be geared to getting to know each other. I would ask you questions to get a sense of your background, therapy experience, any medical issues, and so on. Hopefully, we'd connect and then come up with a plan for working together.

I identify as...

Female
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Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Reality Therapy

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of California, Berkeley.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Stacy Taylor