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Shirley Taylor

Empathetic clinician focused on practical change

LCPC Kansas

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Shirley

Shirley Taylor brings 25 years of clinical experience as an LCPC practicing in Kansas, combining backgrounds in education, vocational services, and mental health to guide people through workplace stress, social anxiety, life transitions, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on practical knowledge from multiple settings to help clients address motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and relationship challenges, tailoring strategies that fit daily life demands and long-term goals. Her style is compassionate and client-focused, emphasizing collaborative exploration and skill building.

Shirley uses evidence-informed methods to help clients process grief, cope with trauma and abuse, manage anger, and navigate caregiving or end-of-life issues. She also supports work on ADHD, addictions, compassion fatigue, and a variety of family or communication problems.

In sessions she aims to create a supportive environment where people can identify values, test new approaches, and develop concrete plans for change. Her practice prioritizes practical tools and thoughtful reflection so clients leave with clearer direction and usable skills for coping with life changes and pursuing personal growth.

Approaches that inform online work

Shirley commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage moods, and address stressors through practical exercises and skill building. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the pace and focus of work.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so that sessions match what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with Shirley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous contact to reinforce skills learned in session.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shirley address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career and relationship issues as well as grief, trauma and parenting challenges. Additional focuses include compassion fatigue, addictions, ADHD, and a range of family and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, emphasizing client-centered exploration and practical strategies. She integrates solution-focused thinking and cognitive behavioral ideas to help clients develop usable skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shirley has 25 years of experience across education, vocational services, and mental health settings, which informs her practical, real-world approach to problems like workplace stress and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Kansas; the license is listed as KS LCPC LCPC 178.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English