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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS (she, her)

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Lenoir, NC 28645
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Lenoir, NC 28645
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Life doesn’t wait for the “right” moment. Many people come to therapy while managing stress, anxiety, life transitions, or loss they didn’t choose, simply trying to find steadier ground. The word bloom resonates with me because it never promises ease. Blooming doesn’t ignore hardship; it recognizes that growth requires roots, dormancy, and invisible work long before change is seen. Healing isn’t about returning to who you were before. It’s about becoming who you are now, with compassion for what you’ve carried and strength for what lies ahead. That philosophy guides my work.
I don’t rush the process or minimize pain. I prioritize emotional safety, understanding how the nervous system responds to stress and trauma, and honoring each person’s lived experience. Symptoms like anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, or feeling “stuck” are not failures; they are understandable responses to difficult experiences.
I am a licensed therapist with over 10 years in the mental health field. My background includes work as a school counselor, a school-based clinician, and in private practice. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel respected, accepted, and supported as they work toward their goals.
Take the first step to help. Call or Heather Taylor now - (828) 532-5253

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bloom Counseling

Lenoir, NC 28645

(828) 532-5253
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Welcome to Bloom Counseling!
Heather Taylor
Let's Connect (828) 532-5253
Photo of Heather Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bloom Counseling

Lenoir, NC 28645

(828) 532-5253
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Welcome to Bloom Counseling!
Heather Taylor

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • WellCare
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I accept self-pay, most major private insurance plans, and Medicaid. Clients are responsible for verifying their insurance benefits to ensure coverage prior to starting services. Please contact me to discuss rates, copays, and any financial questions.
Photo of Heather Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Heather Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
or call with questions - (828) 532-5253
"
I accept self-pay, most major private insurance plans, and Medicaid. Clients are responsible for verifying their insurance benefits to ensure coverage prior to starting services. Please contact me to discuss rates, copays, and any financial questions.
Photo of Heather Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Heather Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
or call with questions - (828) 532-5253

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 14019 Heather Taylor
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended Liberty University, MA, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: NCBLCMHC Qualified Supervisor QS143718 / 2023
  • Degree/Diploma from Liberty University MEd / 2016
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With over 10 years in the mental health field, I've worked as a school counselor, school-based clinician, and private practice therapist. I have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using compassionate, evidence-based care.
Photo of Heather Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Heather Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
or call with questions - (828) 532-5253
"
With over 10 years in the mental health field, I've worked as a school counselor, school-based clinician, and private practice therapist. I have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using compassionate, evidence-based care.
Photo of Heather Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Heather Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
or call with questions - (828) 532-5253

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Adolescent
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • First Responders
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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I help with anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and stress-related concerns. Treatment may include building coping skills, understanding nervous system responses, processing past experiences, and strengthening emotional regulation. Clients often gain insight, resilience, and greater confidence in navigating life's challenges.
Photo of Heather Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Heather Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
or call with questions - (828) 532-5253
"
I help with anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and stress-related concerns. Treatment may include building coping skills, understanding nervous system responses, processing past experiences, and strengthening emotional regulation. Clients often gain insight, resilience, and greater confidence in navigating life's challenges.
Photo of Heather Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Heather Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
or call with questions - (828) 532-5253

2 Endorsements

Lori Breland
Lori Breland
CounselorMANCCLCMHCC-DBT
Heather is a kindhearted person with a patient demeanor. She is accepting and compassionate. Her passion for her clients and work is in everything she does. She is an amazing clinician that anyone would be lucky to work with.
Stephanie L. Holmes
Stephanie L. Holmes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health CounselorMAEdSNCCLCMHC
Heather is a truly compassionate and ethical counselor. She is very knowledgeable and professional in every aspect, while maintaining a down to earth demeanor.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Heather Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (828) 532-5253
Photo of Heather Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Heather Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (828) 532-5253

Location

Primary Location

Bloom Counseling

Lenoir, NC 28645

(828) 532-5253
Photo of Heather Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Heather Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (828) 532-5253
Photo of Heather Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Heather Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, NCC, LCMHCQS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (828) 532-5253