Lorna Taylor, M.A., LPC, RPT, NCC

ABOUT LORNA
Lorna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She earned her Master's in Professional Counseling, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, from the Argosy University School of Professional Psychology in 2007. She then pursued extensive, specialized training in Play Therapy which is primarily used with children ages 3-12, but is also effective with teens and adults. Lorna has worked in a variety of settings including an emergency shelter for children and with community based agencies providing services to families in crises. Lorna specializes in working with children, adolescents, and teens to manage challenges such as depression, anxiety, anger, and impulse behaviors. She also assists parents to develop strategies to change  problem behaviors and improve family communication. Lorna will coordinate with teachers and school counselors to develop interventions that increase academic performance.

Lorna understands that the relationship between a therapist and client is essential for a successful outcome. This is especially important when working with children. With that in mind she establishes a safe, supportive environment using a Person-Centered approach as the foundation on which the therapeutic relationship is built.  This allows her to meet the client where he/she is continuously incorporate input from the client to guide the direction of treatment. Based on treatment goals, Lorna incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a Solution Focused approach along with art, sand tray, puppets, games, and other interventions that facilitate treatment progress. 

For more information about Lorna go to https://www.thrivinginspired.com