Bernadette Taggart

Bernadette Taggart, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is deeply committed to fostering mental health and overall well-being. As a dedicated School Social Worker holding a Master of Social Work from Saint Leo University, Bernadette values authenticity and takes great care to encourage clients in their personal growth journeys. She draws on a variety of evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and Brief Solution-Focused techniques, always integrating cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed perspective into her work. Bernadette is passionate about empowering individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and trauma, guiding them toward positive and lasting change. Her experience includes supporting first responders, military veterans, children ages 6-12, teens (16–19), and adults at various life stages, ensuring each person receives compassionate, personalized care.

My approach blends DBT, CBT, psychoeducation, and brief solution-focused methods. I meet each person with cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed perspective. I’ve supported clients facing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, domestic violence, abuse, and trauma, and am inspired by their resilience

When we meet, it will be in a warm and inviting, non-judgmental environment. I am passionate about helping individuals reach their desired goals, work through life's struggles, feel empowered by their abilities, gifts, and strengths, and live their best lives. Feel free to reach out and let me help you achieve growth, change, and mental wellness