Meet Carlene Taylor
LMHC, NCC, ESMHL, ERYT
Dr. Carlene Taylor is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and Georgia with national board certification (NBCC) and 20+ years of practice experience working with individuals, children, and families.
In addition to traditional talk therapy approaches, experiential therapies such as the integration of spirituality, creativity, animals, nature, exercise and nutrition as medicine for the whole person is part of what makes her unique in the clinical space.
Dr. Carlene Taylor’s Hourly Session Rate: $199.99
a QUOTE TO LIVE BY
“The psyche is a wilderness that is a mystery to many. What we consciously know is seldom what brings about the problems of life. It is the unknown content of our unconscious that usually ‘sinks the ship’.’ Dr. Taylor sees the therapist as a ‘trail guide’ in the wilderness, holding the lamp lighting the way for the client to discover their unique road to success, true joy, peace and fulfillment.”
Qualifications
Doctor of Education, Counseling & Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education & Supervision Concentration
Licensed & Board Certified to practice Professional & Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Georgia & Florida
Specially trained in Process Experiential Theory, Animal (including Equine) Assisted Treatment & other Evidence-Based Practices
Solution-focused and outcomes-oriented coaching approach to personal growth and wellness
Treating illness through the creation of wellness and wholeness
Qualified as an expert witness, clinical supervisor and organizational consultant in Georgia & Florida
Clinical Educator, Author and Implementation Scientist
Experienced sports performance specialist assisting athletes of all ages to ‘get their head and heart in the game’
Registered Yoga Alliance Experienced Yoga Teacher
Ordained Episcopal Deacon
Dedicated long distance runner and lover of all things wild and free
KATIE MERCADANTE
COUNSELOR, LMHC, LPC, NCC, ART Practitioner
community. Within this unique system, there occurs a dance of influence, highlighting the profound interconnectedness and mutual impact of each component. With this awareness and a deep understanding of the irreplaceable role of relationships in healing, I partner collaboratively with my clients.
My areas of specialization include attachment issues, trauma recovery, family systems therapy, anxiety, depression, identity development, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and self-esteem enhancement.
My approach integrates holistic and evidence-based modalities tailored to meet each client’s specific needs, empowering them to achieve their individual goals. My training includes systemic therapeutic approaches, trauma-responsive care, expressive arts therapy, play therapy, and movement-based interventions.
Additionally, I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and an Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner. ART is particularly effective for trauma, combining psychotherapy with eye-movement techniques to help individuals rapidly process distressing memories and reduce associated emotional and physical reactions. It is highly effective in addressing:
- Trauma and PTSD: Quickly and safely resolving traumatic memories, reducing intrusive symptoms.
- Anxiety and Depression: Lowering the intensity of emotional distress and anxiety-related symptoms.
- Emotional Regulation: Helping clients gain better control over their emotional responses.
- Rapid Results: Clients often experience significant relief within just a few sessions.
My certification in ART equips me to offer specialized trauma-informed care tailored to individual needs, enhancing a comprehensive, holistic therapeutic approach.
My practice is definitively client-centered—this is your healing journey, and I am honored to walk alongside you.
Christine Ranum
APRN, PMHNP-BC
A board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in critical care nursing and experience in consultation-liaison and outpatient psychiatry. I currently practice in the telehealth outpatient setting, treating adults ages 18 to 99 across a wide range of mental health concerns.
I received my psychiatric training at the University of Alabama and later expanded my expertise through the Integrative Psychiatric Institute, which emphasizes a holistic approach to mental health. This dual training allows me to blend conventional psychiatric treatments with complementary and alternative therapies, providing care that goes beyond symptom reduction to address the root causes of mental illness and support long-term wellness.
My early experience in critical care taught me the importance of treating the whole person—body, mind, and lifestyle. Today, I bring that same philosophy into my psychiatric practice by incorporating nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and mind-body interventions. My goal is to partner with each patient in developing a personalized path to mental wellness that is both evidence-based and sustainable.
