Taylor Wentzel, LPC

Taylor Wentzel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in northwest Louisiana with five years of clinical experience. She specializes in supporting people struggling with substance use and offers help for stress and anxiety, life transitions, motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence. Taylor centers her work on respect, sensitivity, and compassion while encouraging clients to pursue the healthier changes they want to make.

She adapts sessions and treatment plans to match each person’s individual needs and goals, using practical strategies to support progress. Taylor understands that taking the first step into therapy can require courage, and she aims to make that beginning as approachable and empowering as possible. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative approach focused on their priorities and paced according to what feels most helpful to them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Taylor uses client-centered therapy to create a welcoming space where the client’s perspective and values guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration to help people explore what matters most and build self-directed change.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, and substance use. CBT provides practical skills that can be applied between sessions to support steady progress.

Motivational interviewing is another method Taylor uses to support motivation for change. This collaborative, nonjudgmental approach helps people explore their own reasons for change and build confidence to take the next steps.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Taylor works together with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it simpler to attend sessions around work, family, or other commitments while maintaining consistent therapeutic support.