JEAN TAYLOR, MA, PLPC | CLINICAL THERAPIST
Individual Counseling for Adults, Teens, and Children Ages 12+ | Columbia and Online in Missouri
Jean Taylor is a Clinical Therapist with The Counseling Hub and a provisional licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. She works with adults, teens, and kids ages 12 and older.
I might be a good fit if you…
are struggling with anxiety or depression and want support understanding what you're experiencing and finding ways to move through it
feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next and want to reconnect with what gives your life meaning, purpose, and direction
find yourself caught in patterns of self-doubt, self-criticism, or negative stories about yourself and want to understand where those stories came from and whether they still fit who you are today
struggle with self-esteem or body image and want a more compassionate and accepting relationship with yourself
tend to put other people's needs before your own, have difficulty saying no, or want healthier boundaries without being consumed by guilt
are navigating a life transition and need help processing the uncertainty, changes, and emotions that can come with a new chapter
are carrying experiences from your past that still influence how you see yourself, your relationships, or the world, and want to explore those experiences without letting them define your entire story
have experienced trauma and want trauma-informed care that respects your safety, pace, and choices
are navigating grief, loss, or bereavement and do not want to be pushed through someone else's timeline
are living with a chronic health condition and want to talk about the hard days, unexpected changes, and parts of your experience that other people may not understand
are caring for someone with a serious or terminal illness and need help processing anticipatory grief, complicated emotions, changing relationships, or the weight of being a caregiver
work in public service and need to unpack the demands of caring for, protecting, helping, or serving others while making room for your own well-being
are used to holding everything together for other people but feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're carrying more than others realize, and want a place where you do not have to
pronouns: she/her
Clinical Therapist Jean Taylor on her approach and frequently used tools and methods
These are common reasons people come into counseling. These are the reasons people seek help.
More often than not, folks still feel some sort of shame in reaching out. One of the reasons Tara founded The Counseling Hub was to diminish that sense of shame, to normalize the fact that all people struggle in some way during their lives, and to empower people to grow and heal in their own unique way.
The Counseling Hub is all about connecting, healing, and growing.
Sometimes the stories we carry are shaped by painful experiences, relationships, expectations, or circumstances we did not choose. In therapy, we can explore those stories with curiosity and compassion while making room for new perspectives and possibilities.
I value the relationship we build in therapy and want our sessions to feel natural. You will have room to be yourself, reflect, ask questions, and laugh when the moment calls for it. I bring warmth, empathy, authenticity, and openness to our work. I will not pretend to have all the answers or tell you how to live your life. We will work together to understand what moving forward looks like for you.
Five Fun Facts About Jean
I love to learn!
I love variety, and often I find myself wanting to pick up a new skill or try a new experience. Taking a new class, visiting a museum or exhibit, or attending a community event is a great way to expose myself to different cultures or learn something new.I love to explore and travel.
One of my favorite things to do is road trip and visit new towns and cities. It is a fun experience to encounter something new and different. Traveling fosters the interest I have in learning, and it is also a great form of self-care for me. When traveling, I often unplug from social media to focus on being more present in my experience.I consider myself to be a bit of a houseplant enthusiast.
I currently have a small collection of roughly 50 plants and have had the pleasure of growing most of these plants from small cuttings or propagations. The beauty of watching something grow and evolve over time grounds me. Outside of the uniqueness each plant has, the life cycle of plants reminds me much of our lives as humans. There are new beginnings, endings, ups and downs, rough patches, and even moments of re-definition.I enjoy anything related to the fine arts & crafts.
I have always had an interest in the fine arts. I can play the clarinet, violin, and am currently teaching myself guitar. I also enjoy other things like pottery, candle making etc.My favorite animals are birds.
I have owned three birds as pets in my lifetime and would love to own more in the future. The most recent bird I owned was a Turquoise Green Cheek Conure named Romeo. Birds are such fun pets to own as most will tell you they have big personalities and love to socialize.
Clinical Therapist Jean Taylor on her counseling style and the kind of concerns she can help you with
Jean's education and training
Jean earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri Baptist University. She also holds dual master's degrees in Health Administration and Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, along with a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences and a Certificate in Multicultural Studies from the University of Missouri.
Jean brings more than 10 years of experience across healthcare, technology, crisis counseling, and disability services. Her work has included supporting people across the lifespan through crises, changes, and everyday challenges. These experiences have shaped the compassionate, collaborative, and person-centered approach she brings to therapy.
Jean's clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, relationships, life transitions, chronic illness, and supporting caregivers, public service professionals, and high-performing individuals.
Jean is a Clinical Therapist with The Counseling Hub. She is under ongoing supervision at The Counseling Hub with Molly Lyons-Sword, who is listed by Missouri as a Professional Counselor under license 2020006868.
Address
The Counseling Hub, LLC
2804 Forum Blvd., Ste 4
Columbia, MO 65203
Contact Information
p | (573)586-3204
f | (573) 646-0159
e | contact@thecounselinghub.com
Hours
Admin/Ops Team | Monday - Friday: 10a - 3p
*Clinical hours are by appointment only, Sunday - Friday
We have both clinical hours, or the times when our clinical team sees clients, and admin hours, or the times when our admin team is available via call or email.