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Mary Tayloe, LCSW, LCAS, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist at Avance Behavioral Health at the Centers of Excellence in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Mary has a strong background in helping individuals with trauma, substance use, depression, and anxiety. She earned both her undergraduate and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a proud Tar Heel. Mary spent many years in community mental health, working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds with various mental health struggles. She’s also a passionate advocate for making mental health and substance use treatment accessible to everyone.
Do you feel overwhelmed with your thoughts or feelings? Or feel scared or hesitant about opening up? You do not have to manage alone. Mary creates a warm, welcoming space where people can take things at their own pace, without fear of judgment. Mary takes a person-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy, has specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help individuals better understand themselves, manage stress and emotional dysregulation, improve self-esteem, navigate relationships, and reach their goals.
Outside of work, Mary loves being outdoors (especially with her long-haired dachshund), enjoys live music, and eating good food (ideally all at the same time!). She also enjoys exercise, reading, cooking, and, as many lovingly tell her, talking too much.