As a licensed therapist in Kansas with several decades of experience working with diverse populations experiencing workplace stress, social anxiety, and transitions. My experience also includes helping clients with relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. My professional experiences in the education, vocational, and mental health fields give me a unique skill set to support clients in their daily lives.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate and holistic, addressing issues like isolation, life purpose, and interpersonal communication. I work to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth.
My goal is to walk alongside you, offering professional guidance tailored to your unique journey and needs.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
KS LCPC LCPC 178
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Shirley Taylor is a great therapist. She is very kind and caring and working with her has helped me a lot.
Written on Mar 03, 2026 after therapy with Shirley for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Shirley helped me on my very first visit with info I’ll likely use for the rest of my life. I was sold from the first visit.
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Shirley has been wonderful if I come back to therapy she will be my first truth
Written on Dec 06, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mrs. Taylor is truly a wonderful therapist! She’s compassionate, professional, and always takes the time to really listen. I always feel heard and understood, and the advice and feedback she gives are not just thoughtful but also practical and helpful. I’d wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who could use care, support, and genuine guidance.
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Shirley was quick to respond to me and listened very well. She offered some insights that made an amazing amount of sense to me.
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ms. Taylor is professional and compassionate in her approach to guiding her client to self-realization and inner truth and ultimately healing.
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes