Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Symika Taylor, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW18022
- NPI
- 1548893001
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Symika supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol
- CBT and solution-focused
About Symika
Symika Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 23 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, including drug and alcohol addiction.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Symika draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on what matters to the client. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and rework unhelpful thinking and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify concrete steps forward.
Her background spans outpatient mental health, inpatient and residential substance use services, and telehealth. That range means she is familiar with both short-term problem solving and longer-term work when needed. Sessions often include building coping skills, setting achievable goals, and talking through triggers and cravings for people dealing with addiction.
In the room she is direct and attentive, listening for practical barriers and strengths. She helps people reframe thoughts and try small changes that add up over time. Motivational Interviewing is used when needed to support readiness for change and to strengthen personal motivation.
For someone juggling work, family, and treatment for substance use, she aims to make therapy fit into everyday life. Prospective clients should confirm the current session options before booking to ensure the format meets their needs.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's concerns and preferences. In practice that means the therapist follows what the person brings to sessions, listens without interrupting, and helps clarify goals and choices. This approach is useful for stress, low self-esteem, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Online CBT sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing different responses between meetings. That approach is commonly used for anxiety and depression and for coping skills in addiction recovery.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking what works and adjusting plans over time rather than committing to one method up front.
The biography mentions experience with telehealth but does not list specific session formats here. Confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For people dealing with substance use concerns, remote sessions can support ongoing skill practice and planning between in-person services.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, with additional focus on drug and alcohol addiction.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address immediate problems and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience in behavioral health settings including outpatient, inpatient/residential substance use services, and telehealth.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Do sessions take place in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography notes experience with telehealth but does not list current session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers