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Tausha Taylor

Therapist · Missouri

Compassionate counselor focusing on practical change

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Tausha Taylor
Credentials
LPC, LCPC
License
LPC, Missouri · 2010041726; LMHC, Iowa · 119650; LCPC, Kansas · LCPC 03466
NPI
1376961029
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri
  • Warm and interactive
  • Practical tools
  • Trauma-informed

About Tausha

Tausha Taylor is a licensed counselor with over 12 years of experience helping people face anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting stress, addiction, and codependency. She works with adults who are trying to navigate grief, trauma, career shifts, and the everyday pressures of family life. Her approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical change rather than labels.

She keeps sessions warm and interactive, asking questions and listening closely to what matters most to each person. Tausha uses tools from client-centered work to make space for the person's goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

When trauma or intense emotional pain is present, she may include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing techniques to address distressing memories. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are used to build emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. Her style blends these methods into a plan tailored to each client's needs.

Tausha treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort and often combines coaching elements for clients who want practical steps and accountability. Sessions focus on real-life problems and skills that can be applied between meetings.

Clients in Missouri will find a practitioner who emphasizes empathy and practical tools. If someone is ready to take steps toward change, Tausha offers steady guidance and straightforward strategies to help move forward.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. Online sessions can use that same tone by allowing space for people to tell their story, set goals, and guide the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions; in an online setting this often means talking through patterns, practicing new skills, and using worksheets between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories through structured processing; when used, the therapist will explain what to expect and adapt steps to the remote setting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, comfort level, and the problems being addressed. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new needs emerge.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins or longer sessions depending on what is needed. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the available options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Missouri, Iowa, Kansas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist help with?

This therapist helps people with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, codependency, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and work or career stress.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The style is warm and interactive, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness practice, and occasional EMDR when trauma work is needed.

What level of experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 12 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach with a wide range of concerns including trauma, ADHD, autism, and mood disorders.

Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?

The clinician holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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