Taylor Bates, LCSW, Behavioral Health Therapist

Taylor has been with Oak Orchard Health since 2020 and sees patients in the Albion Health Center. She chose a career in behavioral health services because she wanted to work with people and impact the community. She also enjoys working with teenagers and young adults, particularly LGBTQ youth. She has a passion for watching people grow through different stages of their lives, and overcoming challenges through their own strengths and knowledge.

She believes people are the experts on their own lives. She takes a strength based approach as she believes everyone has inherent strengths that can aid in their growth. Lastly Taylor thinks that regardless of what people have experienced, they have the capacity to live a fulfilling, meaningful life.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching TV, and walking with her dog.