Dr. Taylor Brooks, MD

Dr. Taylor Brooks, MD

Psychiatrist
MD
Dr. Taylor Brooks is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who provides compassionate, thoughtful, and individualized mental health care. Empathetic and attentive, she strives to create a supportive environment where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected. Dr. Brooks grew up in Los Angeles, California, where watching her father offer guidance and support to members of their community helped inspire her interest in understanding and helping others. Her natural curiosity about human behavior, combined with a desire to reduce mental health stigma, ultimately led her to pursue psychiatry. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Psychology from Rice University and her medical degree from Meharry Medical College, where she received the Rafael Hernandez, M.D. Award in Psychiatry for excellence in clinical psychiatry. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, receiving the Dr. Donald Ross Award for Outstanding Psychotherapy Paper for her work exploring emotional and relational themes through psychodynamic psychotherapy. Dr. Brooks takes a collaborative, holistic, and evidence-based approach to care, considering each client's experiences, relationships, circumstances, and goals. Her psychotherapy background includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and experience with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD. She has a particular interest in reproductive psychiatry and women's mental health, including the challenges that may arise during different stages of life. Dr. Brooks is passionate about helping clients better understand their experiences, develop meaningful goals, and feel empowered throughout their care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, exploring new restaurants, and taking walks outdoors.

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About Dr. Taylor Brooks

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Taylor Brooks

Dr. Taylor Brooks is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who provides compassionate, thoughtful, and individualized mental health care. Empathetic and attentive, she strives to create a supportive environment where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected. Dr. Brooks grew up in Los Angeles, California, where watching her father offer guidance and support to members of their community helped inspire her interest in understanding and helping others. Her natural curiosity about human behavior, combined with a desire to reduce mental health stigma, ultimately led her to pursue psychiatry. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Psychology from Rice University and her medical degree from Meharry Medical College, where she received the Rafael Hernandez, M.D. Award in Psychiatry for excellence in clinical psychiatry. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, receiving the Dr. Donald Ross Award for Outstanding Psychotherapy Paper for her work exploring emotional and relational themes through psychodynamic psychotherapy. Dr. Brooks takes a collaborative, holistic, and evidence-based approach to care, considering each client's experiences, relationships, circumstances, and goals. Her psychotherapy background includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and experience with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD. She has a particular interest in reproductive psychiatry and women's mental health, including the challenges that may arise during different stages of life. Dr. Brooks is passionate about helping clients better understand their experiences, develop meaningful goals, and feel empowered throughout their care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, exploring new restaurants, and taking walks outdoors.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - Morena Place at Meharry Medical College, Doctor of Psychiatry

NPI number

1942950480

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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Taylor Brooks?

Dr. Taylor Brooks frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Taylor Brooks on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Taylor Brooks speak?

Dr. Taylor Brooks speaks English.

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