What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
5.00
“I've only had two therapies in my life and of those two this was the most professional, and I felt completely confident with Emily Taylor's therapy, and I would love to continue having therapies with Emily.”
Abimelet R.August 4, 2023Video visit
About Emily Taylor
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
Family Issues
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Dialectical (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Emily Taylor
** PLEASE NOTE: We only accept Aetna, BCBS PPO, and Cigna insurance plans in Illinois. We DO NOT accept HMO, Medicaid, or Medicare / Community Health Plans. Cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment are subject to a $100 cancellation fee **
Hello and thank you for choosing to begin therapy! Whether you have worked with a therapist in the past or if this is your first time, you have decided to make yourself a priority and that’s amazing! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois and would love to provide you with the support you need. I believe that feeling both seen and heard is one of the most important aspects within the healing process. Your story is yours alone to tell, and we all deserve to feel safe to share openly with someone and without judgment. It is my passion to understand the inner workings of each individual and the experiences they’ve had that make them who they are!
I look forward to beginning this journey with you! To help you learn a little more about me outside of a clinical setting, I’ll share a glimpse of what my personal life looks like. During my free time, I enjoy soaking up all the cuddles I can with my son before he heads into his toddler years. I love being a mama, and I value family time as well as appreciate the small moments of being present together. I also binge listen to audible books and podcasts while driving and going about my day. Before I began my training in the mental health field, I was a cheerleading and dance coach for many years. I then earned my Bachelors degree in dance and have continued to use movement such as dance, yoga, and exercise as a way to release stress. It was through my experience with coaching youth cheerleading and dance that led me to wanting to help adolescents with family issues and other life stressors that I had witnessed my athletes undergo. I am excited to get to know you and begin our work together.
What should a new client know about working with you?
** We DO NOT accept Medicaid or Medicare / Community Health Plans (e.g., BCBS Community Health Plan) - No exceptions **
My approach is to utilize a holistic lens in working with each client in order to uncover their unique qualities/identities. This allows me to tailor their therapeutic experience while pulling from following evidence-based treatment modalities that would best fit their needs. Here is a brief description of each:
Person-Centered Therapy is a client-centered approach in which the therapist will strive to understand the client’s experience from their perspective.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based approach in which negative thoughts and distortions in thinking are challenged. Once the patterns of thinking are identified, we work to change those patterns which will in turn change your feelings and then your behaviors.
Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP) is a type of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and involves gradually confronting thoughts, images, objects and situations that drive the fears and obsessions. ERP also aims to prevent one from engaging in rituals and compulsive behaviors. This will result in long-term reduced anxiety surrounding the obsessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a CBT approach that aims at helping clients recognize a both/and approach versus an either/or perspective. The basis of DBT is acceptance and change. DBT is primarily skills-based, so you will learn skills that help get you to this acceptance and change phase.
Behavioral Activation is a CBT-related skill that is used to examine how our behaviors influence emotions. It is based on the understanding that depression keeps us from taking part in things we enjoy, bringing meaning to our life, and in some cases taking care of our basic needs such as eating, bathing, performing day-to-day tasks, etc. By using behavioral activation, we are “activating” the feel-good emotions by first engaging in the activities that have been avoided.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I have experience in working with individuals, adults, adolescents, families, and groups. I’ve worked mostly with patients in partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programs. Both settings have allowed me to confidently identify safety concerns and patients who are at risk. I have gained both crisis stabilization and de-escalation skills when working with clients who are feeling emotionally dysregulated. I also have been privileged to work with families and be able to navigate the relationship issues amongst each family member while in session. I’ve led psychoeducation groups, process groups, as well as parent coaching and support groups, in addition to 1:1 therapy sessions with individuals.
I’ve provided therapeutic treatment for concerns such as anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, substance use, trauma, depression, and personality disorders. Additional topics that I’ve worked with include parent support and guidance, generational trauma, and relationship issues such as setting/maintaining boundaries and improving communication.
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $170 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 60 minutes
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
We will check your insurance benefits before the first session and let you know what you may be responsible for. We only accept credit cards through our HIPAA-compliant Electronic Health Record System.
Office location
Emily Taylor, LPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Master's in Counseling Psychology
- Columbia College Chicago (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1356075212
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
5.00
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4 reviews
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I've only had two therapies in my life and of those two this was the most professional, and I felt completely confident with Emily Taylor's therapy, and I would love to continue having therapies with Emily.
August 4, 2023Abimelet R.Verified patientVideo visit
September 8, 2023Sandra K.Verified patientVideo visit
September 6, 2023Kyle N.Verified patientVideo visit
August 4, 2023Jeff H.Verified patientVideo visit
How soon can I make an appointment with Emily Taylor?
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Is Emily Taylor accepting new patients?
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What practice does Emily Taylor work with?
Emily Taylor works with Ace Counseling Group.
Where is Emily Taylor's office located?
Emily Taylor has 2 office locations, including in Chicago and Spillertown, view full addresses on Emily Taylor's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Emily Taylor?
Emily Taylor frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Emily Taylor on their profile.
What languages does Emily Taylor speak?
Emily Taylor speaks English.
How do patients rate Emily Taylor in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Emily Taylor. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.