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Hello! I’m Arlicia Taylor, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for helping individuals achieve their best mental and emotional well-being.

I hold a Master's of Science from North Carolina A & T State University, where I specialized in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

I specialize in women issues, anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, etc. My approach is client-centered and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.

I have worked in mental health since 2010, with experience in community mental health crisis services, long-term care for older adults, and inpatient psychiatric care, where I currently manage psychiatric programming. These roles have deepened my understanding of how mental health affects individuals, families, and communities, while continually reminding me of the resilience people carry. I earned my BS in Social Work from Lamar University in 2014 and my MSW from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2018.

With more than 18 years in social work that include over a decade as a school social worker, along with experience in community, psychiatric, and medical settings—I understand that life’s challenges can affect everyone differently.

I help children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD, autism, PTSD, social difficulties, and major life transitions. I especially enjoy supporting people who feel overwhelmed by change or unsure what comes next.

I am a compassionate, client-centered mental health professional with three years of experience providing inpatient behavioral health services to people facing acute and complex mental health concerns. I have supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, major depressive disorder, trauma-related concerns, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, and emotional or behavioral challenges. My goal is to help each client feel respected, supported, and understood.

My clinical style is warm, structured, and collaborative. I emphasize clear communication and shared decision-making with my patients. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where people feel heard and respected.

I have an AGACNP background, which supports my ability to assess medical comorbidity and understand complex medical/psychiatric overlap. I am also DOT-certified, which reflects my knowledge of safety-sensitive considerations and careful medication risk assessment.

I am a Licensed Social Work Clinician (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life's challenges. I hold both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Social Work and have extensive experience in child welfare, family systems, and community mental health.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas working with teens and adults. I came to counseling after more than a decade in education, and I have a master's in Counseling and Development from Lamar University.

Many of the people I work with have spent years adapting to their families, cultures, workplaces, or systems that weren't built with them in mind. Sometimes they've adapted so well they've lost track of what they actually want. I focus on anxiety, neurodivergent burnout, LGBTQ+ identity and identity exploration, immigrant and first-generation experiences, grief that often goes unrecognized (pet loss, estrangement, immigration-related loss), and reproductive decisions. I'm a neurodivergent immigrant myself, which is part of what brought me to this work.

You're the one everyone relies on-the one who holds it all together, shows up, and keeps going even when you're exhausted. On the outside, things may look fine. On the inside, you might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can't seem to break. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you don't have to keep doing it this way. I have extensive experience in supporting individuals, couples, and families in their most vulnerable moments. I bring a calm, grounded presence to situations of anxiety, trauma, and emotional distress.

My practice, Luna Encadenada Psychotherapy, reflects my ancestral roots and the values that guide my work. "Luna," my paternal grandmother's maiden name, evokes healing, cycles, and intuition. "Encadenada," derived from my maternal grandfather's surname, symbolizes strength through connection to self, family, and something greater.

I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of healthcare experience specializing in men’s health, mental health, hormone optimization, and functional medicine. My approach combines evidence-based psychiatric care with a personalized, root-cause-focused perspective to help clients improve mood, resilience, focus, sleep, and overall well-being. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, burnout, and performance-related concerns in men. My goal is to provide high-quality, individualized care in a supportive, judgment-free environment where clients feel heard and empowered.