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Licensed Clinical Social Worker Maggie Taylor has joined Dr. Suja Raju at Iredell Psychiatry — Iredell Health System’s outpatient psychiatric services office.
Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill and her Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago with a specific focus on direct practice and mental health. Her work at Arkansas Children’s Hospital has been recognized with awards for excellence, compassion, and teamwork. She has 14 years of experience in social work, seven of which have been in medical social work.
“I believe connection and vulnerability take courage,” said Taylor. “Life is hard. Through the power of sharing your story with myself as a passenger in your journey, we can make life feel less like you are losing the battle and more like you are the help in your own story.”
Taylor chose Iredell Health System because of its dedication to the community.
“I was drawn to the fact that Iredell is a nonprofit organization. It seems as though the health system takes an earnest and heartfelt approach to their patients and families. They are more than just a number and a statistic — they are human,” she said.
Taylor’s approach is eclectic, combining various theoretical perspectives and evidence-based practices to provide individualized care tailored to the specific needs of her clients. Her clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She also offers LGBTQIA+ affirming and body-positive care.
“I am passionate about empowering and collaborating with my clients to build their most fulfilling life through increasing insight and mindful awareness into their emotional wounds and lived experience, to grow self-love and acceptance, and build relationships that are healthy and affirming,” she said.
She understands the impact of self-action in order to experience change.
“I believe that we are all equipped with an inner guidance system that pushes us to grow anytime we are out of alignment with our highest selves. Oftentimes, this guidance comes in the form of pain or emotional discomfort. Many of us identify this pain as depression or anxiety symptoms, feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, grief, anger, fear, or hopelessness. The ways in which we respond to our pain has tremendous implications for future healing and overall quality of life. Action is necessary in order to create change.”
In her free time, Taylor enjoys cooking, hiking, running, and serving those in her community who face housing and food insecurity. Her cat, Jason, is her pride and joy.
LEARN MORE
To schedule an appointment with Maggie Taylor, visit Iredellpsychiatry.com or call 704-380-3623.
About Iredell Health System
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest and only nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; close to 2,000 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.