Symika Taylor

Symika Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 23 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She is certified in addictions counseling and earned her degree from the University of West Florida School of Social Work, graduating from the Advanced Standing Program.

She has worked extensively with adults facing behavioral health challenges and those navigating addiction, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma. Her clinical experience spans outpatient mental health services, inpatient and residential substance abuse programs, telehealth, community mental health, private practice, and inpatient substance use/misuse facilities.

Symika meets clients where they are and draws on a strengths-based perspective to guide care. She offers Solution-Focused Therapy and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients reframe thoughts and beliefs and move toward their goals, including support for issues related to addiction.

Known for being supportive, honest, nonjudgmental, and direct, she brings excellent listening skills to collaborative work with each person. Symika aims to provide a positive, safe therapeutic environment and is prepared to walk the journey with individuals who take the first step toward healing. She welcomes contact from anyone who feels she might be a good fit.