Taylor Scott, M.A., LGPC, NBCC

Taylor Scott, LGPC, is a dedicated mental health counselor committed to helping individuals and families navigate life’s emotional and behavioral challenges. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, she creates a safe environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Her work spans children, adolescents, young adults, and increasingly, adult clients, addressing a wide spectrum of mental health concerns.

Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Taylor earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Jackson State University before pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Bowie State University, graduating in May 2025. During her graduate program, she began working with clients as an intern in January 2024, gaining hands-on experience that shaped her clinical skills and therapeutic approach. She obtained her Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) credential in August 2025, marking the official start of her professional counseling career.

Taylor currently provides therapy through Wright Mindset Therapy Services, LLC and CL Counseling, LLC in the Washington, D.C.–Baltimore area. She specializes in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem, tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs. Her work with the LGBTQ+ community reflects her growing passion for helping individuals explore identity, confidence, and emotional well-being in a safe and affirming environment.

Her therapeutic methods draw from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and play therapy. She integrates these techniques to meet the developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs of her clients, empowering them to develop coping strategies and resilience. Her style is adaptive and empathetic, ensuring that clients of all ages feel supported and valued throughout the therapeutic process.

Taylor’s commitment to mental health extends beyond her counseling practice. She contributes to vocational programs in Washington, D.C., training staff in de-escalation techniques and supporting students facing school refusal or emotional instability. Her early experiences as a daycare assistant, summer camp counselor, and education major laid the foundation for her lifelong dedication to supporting children and young adults. Through her clinical work and community initiatives, Taylor continues to advocate for mental health awareness and equip individuals with the tools to thrive.

• Bachelor's degree from Jackson State University
• Mississippi (2021)
• Master's degree from Bowie State (May 2025)

• Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified (2024)