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Symika Taylor, LCSW

Licensed LCSW focusing on addictions and recovery
  • Addictions counseling
  • Strengths-based approach
  • Telehealth experience

About Symika Taylor

Symika Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida who is certified in addictions counseling and brings more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She earned her degree from the University of West Florida School of Social Work, graduating from the Advanced Standing Program, and has supported adults working through addiction and a range of emotional concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma.

Her background spans outpatient mental health services, inpatient and residential substance abuse programs, telehealth, community mental health, and private practice. Taylor applies a strengths-based perspective and offers solution-focused therapy while utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping strategies. She has particular experience addressing drug and alcohol addiction and the behavioral health issues that often accompany it.

Known for a supportive, honest, nonjudgmental, and direct style, she emphasizes collaborative work and strong listening skills to tailor care to each person s needs. Taylor strives to create a positive environment where clients can explore goals, shift beliefs, and move toward meaningful change. She welcomes inquiries from those who feel she may be a good fit for their healing journey.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Drug and alcohol addiction

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Symika Taylor have?

Symika Taylor has 23 years of experience.

Is Symika Taylor a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: FL LCSW SW18022.

In which languages does Symika Taylor provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Symika Taylor located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Symika Taylor as my therapist?

You can work with Symika Taylor through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Symika Taylor work with international clients?

Symika Taylor does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Symika Taylor cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Therapy

Symika Taylor uses client-centered methods that prioritize the individual's perspective, creating space for people to guide the pace and focus of sessions while receiving empathic support. This approach is well suited to those seeking a respectful, collaborative environment for addressing personal goals and life changes.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical form of therapy that helps identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and build skills for managing stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. CBT can be especially useful for people looking for structured techniques to change thinking and behavior.

Motivational Interviewing is another approach Taylor uses to help individuals explore and strengthen their own motivation for change, particularly around substance use and recovery. This method supports ambivalence and encourages clients to set goals that feel achievable.

Deciding on the best approach is a collaborative process. Taylor works with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods as progress is made. Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage in therapy from different locations and at times that fit their schedules.

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