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Craig Taylor

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi there! I have been a therapist for over four years and a social worker for many years beyond that. I work hard to create a space for my clients that feels warm, safe, and judgement-free. I work with folks of all ages but primarily focus my work on people ages 11 to 45. I have extensive experience working with people with diagnoses of Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Autism, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I also have extensive experience working with people grappling with grief, identity, executive functioning, addiction, PTSD, and relationship issues. I wont say that I have all the answers, but I am always learning.

My approach to therapy

I believe that therapy is at its best when it is at the intersection between theory and a deeply human, authentic connection. My three strongest values as a therapist are compassion, no judgement, and client agency. I believe so strongly that the therapy space belongs to you while you’re in it, and it should therefore reflect what you need and want. I work very hard to make sure my therapy space is as comfortable and safe for you as possible. That looks like different things for different people, but that is something we can figure out together!

I pull from many evidence-based therapy modalities, but don’t necessarily pull from just one. My therapy is informed by, but not determined by, modalities like Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and EMDR.

At the end of the day, I believe that therapy is about creating a compassionate and judgement-free relationship. So while evidence-based practices are important to me, nothing is more important than making sure you know that I am someone in your corner and rooting for you.

What you can expect from me

I know firsthand how hard it is to find a therapist that matches what your needs and preferences are. From the moment we start working together, I want to work to figure out how to make sure our work together feels right and addresses your goals. In a first session, this looks like getting to know what brings you to therapy—exploring "why here and why now?"—and getting to know you as a person. We will gently explore your history and symptoms at a natural, comfortable pace without any pressure to have everything figured out at once. My priority is ensuring you feel heard and supported as we collaborate on what your time in therapy will look like.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Non-binary
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Affirming, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Washington
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence BlueShield of Washington

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy, Relational, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Children