Taylor, Master’s Level Intern
Taylor is in her final year of her graduate program at Southern New Hampshire University, working towards her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She completed her Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in mental health from the University of Northern Iowa in May of 2020. Since then, Taylor has worked in behavioral health serving children and families of children with Autism. Taylor has worked with children ranging from ages 1-7 years old in home-based settings and clinical and has had the opportunity to facilitate and run a group therapy program for her clients to engage with and learn from their peers in a clinical setting. Taylor’s work has included parent coaching, collaborating and co-treating with multidisciplinary teams, and utilizing play therapy. Taylor discovered her love for working with children during her time as a Registered Behavioral Technician. Watching her clients learn new skills and discover self-confidence through the act of playing inspired Taylor to pursue a career integrating Play Therapy. Taylor believes that play is a means of communication for all children, and when provided in a safe and trusting environment, children can process their experiences and heal through their play.
Taylor believes that working with a client’s family and team of other providers is a great opportunity to support her clients in all avenues of their lives. Collaboration and communication with a client’s family is one of Taylor’s favorite parts of working with children, as it empowers parents and caregivers many learning opportunities to support more sustainable positive change.
Taylor believes in bringing holistic, person-centered approach that allows for the clients’ unique struggles and goals to be considered from all angles. Taylor’s aspiration is to build confidence and self-discovery in her clients’, while practicing and developing skills that promote a healthier well-being.
Taylor is a student participating in field experiences for her Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree at Southern New Hampshire University. She is under supervision by this agency with Adrienne Avery, MA. LPC. RPT, NCC and Mary Ellen Benz LPC, RPT-, and her faculty supervisor Dr. Sola Kippers.