About Taylor J. Koretsky, LMHC

A Rhode Island-Based Psychotherapist: My Journey

My path to becoming a therapist has been a unique and rewarding one, built on a foundational desire to help others. Living in the smallest state I always felt that my hopes and dreams were far bigger than the 1,034 square miles I lived within. Growing up in a close-knit community where “everybody knows everybody” had its challenges, but it fostered an important value of mine - to see each person as a unique individual despite our interconnectedness.

My formal training began with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Rhode Island, where I first explored the world of research and human behavior. I worked with organizations like Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care and the Rhode Island Family Court, where my eyes were opened to the complexities of the child welfare system. I spent years advocating for children in my community, ensuring they had the support and services they needed to thrive. These experiences profoundly shaped my understanding of family dynamics and the importance of compassionate care. My passions to advocate for special populations, promote positive systemic change, and stand up against injustice were fired up like never before.

I earned a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling, which equipped me with a unique skill set in areas like crisis assessments, forensic mental health evaluations, trauma-informed care, and evidence based treatments and assessments. I applied this knowledge through my work with Brown University, the Rhode Island Family Court, and Boston Public Schools, providing support that was both structured and deeply personal.

My views on psychotherapy did not develop just from a passion to help paired with extensive clinical training. My approach is deeply rooted to my personal journey. Relationship challenges, family conflict, and the overwhelming hunch I was “different” guided me to the path where I find myself now. I was late-diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at 24-years-old, which definitely explains my quirky humor and racing mind. Knowing this at a younger age could have saved me hours of doom scrolling, “squirrel” moments, and thousands of returns for clothes impulsively purchased, but navigating the challenges and learning the techniques that ACTUALLY show results has empowered my work and personal discovery more than ever before.

Today, you might find me providing outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, young adults and families at a local group practice, in the community as a Personal Assistance Services and Supports (PASS) worker to children with Neurodevelopmental conditions, or volunteering with the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island. When I’m not using my clinical brain, I am just a regular human, usually with my dog, Ryder. The MOST anxious and stubborn, yet playful, brilliant, loyal, and loving Miniature Australian Shepherd ever. He has shown me the power of unconditional love and the importance of living in the moment; a lesson many of us seek daily. You may see me dragging barely-zipped overflowing luggage through the airport ready to embark on my next adventure. The ability to immerse myself in different cultures has shown me that no matter our differences, the human experience of struggle, resilience, and hope is truly universal. In a similar way, my passion for the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) community follows the core principles of Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect (PLUR), standing true to my values of acceptance and human connection. These experiences aren’t just a part of my story; they are the foundation of my practice. They fuel my commitment to creating a space where you can truly be heard and understood, free of judgement. Everyone deserves a safe and confidential space to explore their feelings and create positive change.

I believe therapy is for everybody and emotion regulation has proven to enhance individual, family, and community health. But to ask for professional help, be vulnerable, admit mistakes, and sit with the unknowingness of the next chapter of life is terrifying. If you make it through the door once in your life, I hope you know how utterly strong you are. If you cannot get there yet for any reason, that is also okay. My goal from this site is to increase accessibility to digestible and relatable emotional health information, not as “just another therapist,” but as someone who has sat on both sides of the therapy room. It is okay to not be okay and to ask for help. You are not alone.