She received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Central Florida and her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Idaho State University. She has worked with clients across the life span, while specializing in counseling adults with severe and persistent mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system and adults with co-occurring disorders. Dr. Taylor also enjoys collaborating with interdisciplinary professionals for research, education, and advocacy efforts. She has presented at several national, state, and local conferences on topics including neuroscience, pedagogy, integrating technology with clinical supervision, and frequently facilitates professional trainings.