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Founder & Lead Counselor
Not just counseling—a calling to empower others.
I’m Dr. Curtis Taylor—and yes, that’s me in the Peanuts-style therapy booth.
It’s a lighthearted nod to something real: people still need a place to feel safe, seen, and supported. Authentic Wellness & Empowerment was built for that.
With licenses in Pennsylvania and Ohio and a PhD in Counselor Education, I support individuals, couples, teens, and families through the hard stuff—anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, identity challenges, and emotional burnout.
My style is grounded and relational. I believe you’re already good enough—and you still deserve better—better peace, better connection, and better days ahead.
This isn’t just my profession—it’s my purpose.
And it’s an honor to do this work with you.
Our Approach
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Learn to calm the chaos, understand your triggers, and build tools that bring peace and clarity back into your life.
Depression & Emotional Numbness
Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing you down, reconnect with meaning, and rediscover the spark that feels lost.
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
Whether expected or sudden, I offer a steady presence through seasons of change, helping you process, heal, and move forward gently.
Trauma & Unresolved Pain
In a trauma-informed space, we’ll unpack the past with care, so you can stop reliving it and start reclaiming your present.
Relationship & Family Struggles
You don’t have to keep repeating the same patterns. We’ll work on communication, boundaries, and connection—individually or together.
Identity, Purpose & Burnout
If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or stretched too thin, we’ll work to realign you with who you are—and who you’re becoming.
Services
Authentic Wellness & Empowerment offers individual counseling, couples and family therapy, and teen support in a safe, compassionate environment. Our approach is relational, trauma-informed, and rooted in evidence-based practices. I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma work, Internal Family Systems (IFS) for parts work and emotional healing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for addressing patterns of thought and behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for building emotional regulation and resilience. For couples and relationship work, I integrate techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method to strengthen connection, trust, and communication. Counseling services are available in person and via telehealth across Pennsylvania and Ohio, meeting you where you are—emotionally and geographically.
