Niamalika Taylor LISW

Accepting Clients

Hi, I’m Niamalika Taylor, a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I believe you have the right to choose you and what helps you say, “I’m okay

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Ohio

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My ideal client is you—the person who has chosen to take this step. You do not have to arrive with the “right” emotions, behaviors, answers, or goals. You can come as you are. My responsibility is to meet you where you are, listen to what your experiences mean to you, and provide therapeutic and holistic support that honors your individual journey. Together, we will explore whether I am the right person to walk alongside you as you make choices that help you say, “I am okay.”

My Background and Approach

My approach to therapy begins with you. I believe therapy should be as unique as the individual, so I take time to understand who you are, your experiences, your strengths, and what you want for your life. From there, I use therapeutic approaches and practical tools that best support your individual needs. Our sessions are empowering, supportive, collaborative, and intentional. Each time we meet, my goal is for you to walk away feeling more empowered—with a greater understanding of yourself, your strengths, your voice, and the choices available to you. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts and emotions and develop practical tools you can use to navigate everyday challenges and the choices life brings.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe life is always changing, and change is inevitable. We all experience highs and lows, and part of living well is learning how to move with those shifts rather than being overwhelmed by them. I often think of this as learning to “ride the wave” of life—staying grounded, adapting, and not drowning in the intensity of what you are going through. I also believe you have the right to change, to shift your perspective, and to choose yourself. You do not have to remain in old patterns, expectations, or roles that no longer fit you. You are not required to live up to others’ expectations—or even your own past ones. You have the right to choose freedom, peace, and happiness, and to redefine what “being okay” means for you at any point in your life. I believe the tools and concepts I use are not only for crisis moments, but for everyday life. They are meant to support you in every decision and environment. In each moment, you are choosing between thoughts, emotions, responses, and out

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eclectic Therapy Humanistic Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Philosophical Counseling
  • Reality Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Grief or Loss

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Qualifications

License
LISW, State of Ohio · #I.2608461
Years in practice
13 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • The Health Plan/HomeTown
  • Carelon Behavioral Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 13 years of practice
  • Rate: $90 - 125/session

Reach out to Niamalika