Madeline Taylor, LAPC (she/her)
The Basics
Title: Provisional Clinical Therapist
Availability: Available intakes likely within 2 weeks
Location: Downtown + Telehealth
Schedule: Evening Availability
Insurance/Payment: Aetna, Cigna, United/Optum, Sliding scale: $85-110
LGBTQIA2SP+ Support;
Trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse support;
Grief and Loss;
Adjustment, stress, transitions;
Anxiety and mood symptoms;
Relationship and sex (including poly/kink/non-traditional relationship communities)
My Orientation & Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Mindfulness-based therapies; Somatic or body-based integration; Internal Family Systems (IFS); Feminist; Attachment-based
Some Fun Facts
I love dancing (in pretty much any style!), and also love a chocolatey treat at least once a day :)
What working with me is like
I take a warm, collaborative, and thoughtful approach to therapy. I believe that healing and growth happen through feeling understood, supported, and genuinely connected in the therapeutic relationship. My style is non-directive and deeply attentive to each client’s unique experience, allowing space to explore thoughts, emotions, relationships, and patterns at a pace that feels comfortable.
Together, we look at how past experiences and relationships may still be shaping present-day struggles, emotions, and ways of relating to others. I help clients slow down, build awareness of their emotional and physical responses, and better understand what their feelings may be communicating. I often incorporate grounding and mindfulness-based practices to support clients in feeling more connected to themselves and more regulated emotionally.
I believe that clients already hold the capacity for insight, healing, and change within themselves. My role is to help create a safe, supportive space where that growth can emerge through curiosity, reflection, and collaboration. When helpful, I may also use gentle self-disclosure to deepen connection and support the therapeutic process.
I am based in Pittsburgh, PA, via telehealth or in person downtown.
Quote
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." — Anaïs Nin
Important about me
My ideal clients are emerging adults and LGBTQ+ clients, those navigating life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, identity exploration, and more. I see you as a whole person, and together we can create a treatment plan that is transparent, flexible, and sustainable for you.
I often incorporate somatic practices and parts work to help you connect more deeply with your body, explore different aspects of yourself, and cultivate compassion toward your complex inner world. I hold a nonjudgmental space where you are encouraged to show up authentically, knowing you will be met with acceptance and care.
