Taylor McPherson, MA, LPC, Oswego, IL

About Taylor McPherson

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Life Transition

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Taylor McPherson

Taylor McPherson, LPC, helps children, teens, and adults in Illinois navigate life's challenges by providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy designed to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma while fostering long-term emotional resilience. She works with individuals and families across a wide range of experiences, offering support for those seeking to understand themselves better, improve relationships, or regain a sense of control and balance in their lives. Taylor has a particular passion for supporting clients who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital, helping them transition back to daily life with confidence and stability. She also specializes in working with people who have Borderline Personality Disorder, providing structured, validating, and skills-focused care that promotes emotional regulation and healthier interpersonal patterns. Additionally, she has expertise in addressing ADHD, childhood behavior issues, and grief, offering tailored strategies to help clients cope, adapt, and thrive. Her approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a focus on mindfulness and family dynamics to create a holistic and collaborative treatment experience. In her practice, Taylor works closely with neurodiverse individuals, the LGBTQIA+ community, and clients across the lifespanâ€”from children and adolescents to adults and seniors. She brings warmth, empathy, and humor to sessions while encouraging self-discovery and gentle behavioral change, creating a safe space for clients to process complex emotions and build healthier patterns. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Taylor enjoys reading, diamond painting, and walking her golden retriever.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Taylor McPherson, MA, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

Lifestance - Illinois 2

1 E Merchants Dr, Oswego, IL 60543

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

NPI number

1194536110

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Is Taylor McPherson accepting new patients?

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What practice does Taylor McPherson work with?

Taylor McPherson works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Taylor McPherson's office located?

Taylor McPherson has 2 office locations in Oswego, view full addresses on Taylor McPherson's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Taylor McPherson?

Taylor McPherson frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Taylor McPherson on their profile.