Taylor Wentzel , LPC

Taylor Wentzel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who offers therapy from northwest Louisiana and brings five years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on substance use and addictions while also supporting people managing stress, anxiety, and the challenges that come with life transitions. Taylor helps clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and she has experience working with trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.

Grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, Taylor emphasizes empowerment and collaboration. She aims to tailor sessions and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, drawing on practical strategies to address both immediate concerns and longer-term goals. Taylor places particular attention on drug and alcohol addiction and on fostering self-love as part of recovery and personal growth.

Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Taylor strives to support clients through that initial moment and beyond. Her approach seeks to help individuals develop skills and insight that promote healthier choices and a clearer sense of direction.

Approaches Used Remotely to Support Recovery and Growth

Taylor uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and understanding and can help with building self-esteem, exploring identity, and working through life changes.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal oriented, and it is often used for anxiety, stress management, and coping with triggers related to substance use.

Taylor brings Motivational Interviewing into sessions to help people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. This collaborative, conversational style is useful when addressing readiness for recovery, making lifestyle changes, or improving commitment to treatment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Taylor works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time to reflect progress and new priorities.

Online therapy with Taylor is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.