About Me

I work primarily with people who feel like outsiders in some form, and who are hungry to get to know their own minds more deeply. I have many years of experience working with people who’ve experienced severe trauma, and for whom it is often acutely difficult to navigate a world that denies its psychic impact.

My work is rooted in the understanding that mental health can’t be separated from the systems we move through. I’m staunchly decarceral in my approach, meaning I reject punitive models of care and bring harm reduction (and anti-policing) to experiences of substance use, self-harm, suicidality, and other coping strategies. I don’t shy aware from these topics, nor will I leverage my power to usurp your agency. I’m also pro sex work, pro kink, and well-versed in poly/ENM/RA.

I believe this work is nonlinear, and fundamentally tied to connection — with your body, your sense of self, and other people. My role is to support you in getting to know yourself and your world more deeply so you can live into your creativity and power and nurture meaningful connections in your life.

  • BA in Social Sciences & Philosophy, Shimer College (2011)

  • MA in Gender Studies, Central European University (2014)

  • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University (2026) - Art Therapy focus

  • Brainspotting Phase 1

  • 500RYT Registered Yoga Teacher

Training / Education

Ready to Connect?

If you’re interested in working together, you can email me directly at contact@taylorbucktherapy.com or text or call (253) 260-5516. I’ll get back to you within 1-2 business days about next steps.