Margie Taylor

Margie Taylor is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling at Auburn University's College of Education. She also serves as Program Coordinator for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, focusing on training students to become effective counselors while prioritizing self-care.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education (2018), Auburn University
• Master of Education in Community Agency Counseling (2006), Auburn University
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2004), Asbury College

Her research and practice areas include clinical mental health counseling, trauma counseling, and telemental health services. Since 2018, she has developed a Mental Wellness Program for first responders that has reduced mental health stigma and improved well-being, attracting national interest from police departments seeking to replicate it.

Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama (License #2729) and holds certifications as a Counseling Supervisor (LPC-S, Certification #0769), Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Counselor (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reactivation Counselor (EMDR), and Board Certified Telemental Health Counselor (BC-TMH). Her prior roles include Clinical Director at The Well Counseling Center and Executive Director at Tri-County Children’s Advocacy Center.