My Clinical Background & Focus Areas - Laura Taylor, MS, LCMHCS
I’ve worked in the mental health field for over 25 years, gaining experience in both community-based settings and private practice. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals work through life’s challenges, supporting them through difficult transitions, healing from past experiences, and finding new ways to move forward.
Clinical Experience & Focus Areas
Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, from children to adults, addressing a variety of mental health concerns. Some of the areas I’ve focused on include:
Trauma & PTSD – Utilizing EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches to help clients process and heal from difficult experiences.
Anxiety & Stress Management – Supporting individuals in finding practical, effective ways to manage anxiety and reduce stress.
Depression & Mood Disorders – Helping clients navigate feelings of hopelessness, overwhelm, and emotional struggles.
Life Transitions & Personal Growth – Assisting people through major changes, career shifts, relationship challenges, and personal development.
Attachment & Relationship Concerns – Exploring relationship dynamics, patterns, and ways to foster healthier connections.
Caregivers, helping professionals, medical professionals, first responders (such as EMTs, paramedics, fire and safety), law enforcement, educators, artists/creative types/performers, and parents of children with special needs—as well as others who naturally take on the role of “giver” in their lives—often find a good fit working with me.
I also connect well with people who are genuinely motivated to reflect on their role in relationships—those who take accountability for their decisions, but may be working to find a healthier balance so they’re not carrying more than their share in certain relationships or situations.
*I primarily utilize EMDR to help my clients work on limiting beliefs, challenging emotions & body sensations that may be driving many of their issues.
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies (Early Childhood Development) – University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Graduated in 1996
Master of Science in Community Counseling – University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Graduated in 2000
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC #4739)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS S4739)
EMDRIA Level 2 Trained in EMDR since 2017 (Previously EMDR Certified from 2020-2024)