Taylor McAvoy

Hi there! My name is Taylor and I believe that therapy should be accessible for people of all backgrounds. I work to provide my clients with a healing space through person-centered, trauma-informed, narrative and feminist approaches.

I studied clinical mental health counseling at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington and while in school my practicum was through LifeWire in Bellevue serving as a shelter and advocacy agency for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence.

I gained 3 years of experience as an associate counselor working with a group private practice serving children and teens. I have a developed understanding of unique challenges faced across lifespan development and the intersections of those developmental themes with marginalized identities.

I now have one year post-associate experience and I specialize in treating young adults and teens although I work well with all ages. My areas of focus are anxiety, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity issues, women's issues, major life transitions, and relationships.

I believe that creative spaces are healing spaces and often foster creativity during sessions as needed for the client.

My approach to therapy can be described as client-centered, relational, curious, and empowering. I help people to build the lives they want to lead and build healthy relationships that thrive. As a clinician my role is to aid you in walking your unique path, building self-compassion, and to better navigate life's challenges. I work from a social-justice-informed, trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ and neuro-diverse friendly approach.

Clients can expect to learn more about themselves through the process of therapy. I use narrative therapy approaches which help people to understand their existing knowledge, strengths, and unique ways of handling situations. Through understanding, deconstruction of harmful narratives, and re-building of new stories, clients can walk away with a fully formed sense of self. Therapy is not always easy and doesn't always make us feel great at the end of one session. However, the work leads to greater resilience, self-compassion, and healthy relationships.