Taylor Gauthia, MA, LPC Associate
Supervised by Maria Peters, PhD, LPC-S
My Story
"I developed a passion for helping others in need at a very young age, which fueled my drive to enter the field of mental health counseling. I believe strongly that the youth are the foundation of the future; therefore, I foster a supportive and non-judgmental environment that allows children to heal and develop into well-rounded adults."
About Taylor
Taylor is a compassionate and empathetic counselor who is passionate about enhancing the well-being of children, adolescents, and families. She specializes in children with trauma, anxiety, depression, foster care, self-esteem, and children with learning disabilities. She firmly believes that all individuals can overcome life's challenges through healing, resilience, and self-care. She possesses a diverse background in ABA therapy, adolescents with eating disorders, youth in foster care, and vocational rehabilitation counseling.
 
Taylor provides a person-centered approach to therapy with emphasis on unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness. In addition, she integrates an eclectic approach drawing from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Humanistic therapy. She ensures that every session is geared toward the diverse needs of each client. She is dedicated to meeting clients where they are on their therapeutic journey. She provides a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental approach. She is passionate about motivating her clients to cultivate healthy coping mechanisms, emotions, and behaviors that promote overall well-being.
 
Taylor is originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana. However, she has lived in Houston for most of her life and considers herself a proud Houstonian. She has two sweet dogs, one Labradoodle and a Yorkie. She loves the Lord, spending time with family and friends, all things pink, animals, the outdoors, helping others, and working with children.
Approach & Specialties
Credentials

Education
 Master of Arts in 
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 
   Houston Christian University 

 Bachelor of Science in Health Science,
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi 

Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Professional 
Counselor Associate #99468

Currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Community Care & Counseling: Traumatology,
Liberty University 

Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

Depression
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Autism
PTSD/Trauma
Stress
Self-Esteem
Adolescents
Child Therapy
Life Transitions
Adjustment Disorders
Grief/Loss
Career Counseling
Coping Strategies
Women's Issues
Educational challenges
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
IDD
Learning Disabilities


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