About Me

Melvin Taylor has enjoyed a progressive career as a social worker and substance abuse counselor in Arizona from 1985 to present. His passion for helping others inspired him to establish Taylored Counseling.

Education

• Master of Social Work, ASU

• Bachelor of Social Work, ASU

Counseling Skills

• Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy

• Knowledge utilizing screening instruments: SASSI, DAST, MAST, ASAM

• Experience preforming clinical evaluations

• Facilitate groups and individual counseling

• Skills providing crisis intervention

• Excellent oral & written communication skills

Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor #1224Issued by the Arizona Board of Behavior Health July 2004Current status: www.Azbbhe.us Phone (602) 542-1882

• Licensed Master Social Worker# 15670Issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health June 1, 2015Current statue: www.Azbbhe.us Phone (602) 542-1882

• Certified Trained DOT/SAPIssued by Professional Training, Inc June 3-4, 2010Current status: www.professionaltrainingcenter.com Phone (216)299-9506