Taylor Palen

Clinical Manager

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Location: Denver, CO

Education: University of Kansas, MSW

I believe you are a capable and whole person who may be stuck or struggling against the unrealistic expectations of our daily lives. I understand the importance of having someone who cares about you and can guide you through processing life’s greatest challenges. I offer a caring and affirming place for you to build on your unique strengths and honor your values to create greater wellbeing and healing.

I enjoy collaborating with individuals to improve overall wellness for themselves and in their relationships. I specialize in OCD, anxiety, the impacts of traumas, and addictions. My goal is to help clients align their personal values and strengths to address the impact of external pressures of daily life.

I have over 10 years of experience as a social worker in communities impacted by mental health, chronic illness and substance use. I look forward to meeting with you and working to achieve your healing goals.

 

I may not always have immediate availability. If so, we’ll respond right away with some alternative therapists specialized to your needs!

Top Specialties:

  • Trauma
  • Substance Use
  • OCD

Other Specialties:

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women’s Issues

Approaches:

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused

Who do I work with?

  • Adults

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • United
  • Colorado Medicaid, including:
    • Health First Colorado
    • Colorado Access

A little more about me:

Originally from New York State, I am grateful to now call Colorado home. I find so much joy being outside whether that’s on a hiking trail or the park chasing around my two toddlers. A huge basketball fan, I am happiest cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks or Denver Nuggets. I love exploring new adventures through the curious eyes of my little ones.