Taliyah McElroy, BA
MFT Intern
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Accepting new clients
Sliding Scale Available • Telehealth & In-Person
Adult Individuals, Couples, Families,
Children & Adolescents (6+), LGBTQIA+
Philosophy of Care
I view the therapeutic process as an equal collaboration between therapist and client, one in which we are both learning from each other. I acknowledge that you are the expert of your own story, as the perspective that you bring into therapy is built on your unique lived experiences. When you come to therapy you are trusting me with the knowledge of your experiences, and you are teaching me how to best support you throughout the therapeutic process.
My training comes from a family systems perspective, meaning that I acknowledge how individuals are shaped by their family of origin, interpersonal relationships, and societal/cultural upbringing. I want to honor your unique lived experiences by posing the question of what your familial and cultural backgrounds mean to you, and what influence you believe they've had on your life. In the therapy room, I do not want to impose my own morals or personal beliefs onto your struggles.
I want to honor the solutions and coping mechanisms that align with your unique needs. Therapeutic conversations may focus on what your ideal future looks like, and what strategies we can use to make that future your reality.
We will work together to recognise the strengths and skills you already possess, as well as developing new skills throughout the therapeutic process. You can trust that when you begin therapy with me, you are entering an environment that prioritises openness, respect, curiosity, and accountability every step of the way. I am comfortable with approaching a problem from multiple frameworks (CBT, SFBT, IFS, EFFT, etc.) to support you in the way that best aligns with your unique needs.
Education
Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy, Seattle Pacific University, Expected June 2028
Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, June 2025
Specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Eating Disorders
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Shame and guilt
Self Harming
Mental Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Treatments
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Experiential Therapy
Exposure Response Prevention
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Solution Focused
Clientele:
Adult Individuals
Couples
Families
Children & Adolescents ( 6+)
LGBTQIA+
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Bellevue, WA 98005
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
GAD often co-occurs with major depression.
Panic Disorder(PD)
PD affects 6 million adults, or 2.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
SAD affects 15 million adults, or 6.8% of the U.S. population.
SAD is equally common among men and women and typically begins around age 13.
According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.
Specific Phobias
Specific phobias affect 19 million adults, or 8.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Symptoms typically begin in childhood; the average age-of-onset is 7 years old.
Treatment For Anxiety
Psychotherapy or “talk therapy” can help people with anxiety disorders. To be effective, psychotherapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and tailored to his or her needs.