Dennis Taylor

I'm a trauma-focused Licensed Professional Counselor, trained in EMDR. I got my master's degree in Counseling at UNT, and my bachelor's in Radio, Television, and Film at UT. So, prepare yourself for a lot of movie references.

I view you as the expert on what it's like to be you. We form a genuine, connected relationship that includes what I know about mental health. I try to identify core issues and work outwards. I want to push you a little outside your comfort zone, because that's where you'll grow. But, I don't want to push you so far outside of your comfort zone that you become overwhelmed. We can engage in the healing process without causing you extra distress.

My first priority is always to show you that you're heard and validate your experience. After that, I try to identify the maladaptive beliefs that are informing your mental illness (and maybe call you out on some of your self-sabotage). I pride myself on mixing structural approaches, therapeutic techniques, experiential exercises, and casual conversation in the proper doses.