Rebecca Taylor

Dr. Rebecca Taylor is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Colorado Christian University (CCU), affiliated with the College of Adult and Graduate Studies – School of Counseling. She has been a faculty member since 2016, actively teaching both in-seat and online students while promoting the integration of personal, spiritual, and professional identity in counseling practice. She played a key role in establishing the Community Counseling Center at CCU in Colorado Springs.

Education:

• Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, The University of Memphis
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, The University of Memphis
• B.S. in Psychology and Neuroscience, Baylor University

Dr. Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Tennessee), a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. Her research and clinical expertise focus on eating disorders, evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and psychological assessment tools like the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26). She integrates trauma-informed care and spiritual formation into counseling education.

Her scholarly work reflects a strong trend in evaluating and applying effective treatments for eating disorders and standardizing assessment in clinical counseling. The two known publications highlight her commitment to evidence-based practice through meta-analytic research and tool validation in mental health screening.

Professional Recognition and Certifications:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (Tennessee)
• National Certified Counselor
• Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

Dr. Taylor advises and supervises former alumni counseling students and contributes to clinical training through her private practice, where she and her business partner provide services to First Responders and support a nonprofit agency serving underprivileged women and children. She has been involved in grant-like community initiatives through the development of the Community Counseling Center at CCU, though specific grants are not listed. Her work bridges academic training with real-world mental health service delivery.

She is actively involved in clinical supervision and community-based counseling initiatives, particularly through her private practice in Colorado Springs. This includes contractual services for First Responders and supervisory support for a nonprofit focused on counseling underserved populations. Her leadership in founding a residential eating disorder center further underscores her commitment to building effective mental health systems.