Ashlie Taylor

I approach therapy with respect, curiosity, and a bit of humor. I offer trauma-informed care which has led me to work with people who have gone through hard times and survived. I earned my master’s degree from Michigan State University and have stayed in the East Lansing area since then, working in local residential treatment facilities for teens and in an outpatient intensive treatment program with adults. I have spent the last 15 years working with adults in crisis, whether that is temporary situations like relationship issues or more chronic conditions.

My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in the understanding that my clients have done the best they could in difficult times. I work with my clients to identify the skills they have used to get through their lives, learn new skills when necessary, and decide how they want to go forward in their lives. We work through the client’s feelings but also try to figure out what is and is not working for them.

In the first session I want to find out what is most important to you. We will talk about what you are finding challenging at the moment and find out what you are hoping to get out of therapy. We will decide if I'm the right fit for you and begin to build a supportive and accepting working relationship. I love the work I do and I want to make sure that I am the right person to help you in this part of your life.