Taylor Berntson

Prior to obtaining my masters in social work, I spent four years conducting research focused on gaps in mental health services offered, particularly for at-risk youth and families. I began my social work career working with youth in the foster care system in East Cleveland and later transitioned to work in intensive outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization programs practicing individual, family and group therapy. My work has been highly focused on helping clients heal from trauma and attachment wounds, practice healthy boundary-setting, and honor and accept the whole self, even the uncomfortable or scary parts. Through my work, I have gained a profound understanding of how our early life experiences shape the way we see and interact with the world and those around us. I believe there is a reason and purpose for our various parts, and

therefore self-awareness and compassion are the most powerful tools we can

have in our healing journey. 

 

I value authentic, meaningful connection, and I am committed to fostering a

warm, safe, and nonjudgmental environment to allow my clients to explore

themselves honestly and fully. My goal is to create a collaborative therapeutic

relationship that supports my clients in understanding and embracing who

they are, as they truly are.