Jessica Taylor, MSW, LGSW

Pronouns:

she/her/hers

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Social Work; Minor in human development and family studies – University of New Hampshire

Master of Social Work; Pre-Professional Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate – University of Georgia

Licensure Status:

Licensed graduate social worker (under supervision)

Orientation:   

I utilize a strength-based and collaborative approach integrated with components of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution focused techniques to fit the individual’s needs. I do my best to create a safe space where clients can explore a variety of concerns. 

Areas of clinical interest: 

Working with issues related to adjustment, anxiety, emotion recognition and regulation, interpersonal/relationship concerns, depression, family of origin issues, identity exploration, and self-care.

Bio:

While I have lived in New Jersey for most of my life, I have moved around between quite a few states prior to recently settling in West Virginia. I received my bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of New Hampshire. While studying for my undergraduate degree, I completed an internship at YWCA’s REACH Crisis Services where I worked with survivors of intimate partner violence. Following the completion of my bachelor's degree, I began my graduate studies at the University of Georgia (UGA). During my graduate training, I worked as an intern at UGA’s counseling center where I provided a wide variety of clinical services (individual and group counseling, outreach, and workshops) to college students. I am very passionate about working with college students and so excited to begin my experience here at WVU!