Margie Taylor
Professor of Practice and Interim Coordinator, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Office: 2066 Haley Center
Units: Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling
Campus Mail: 2084 Haley Center
Email: barnema@auburn.edu
Phone: (334) 844-7622
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Academic Areas
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counselor Education
Short Bio
Margie Taylor, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC is the clinical coordinator and visiting assistant professor in Counselor Education at Auburn University.Her research interests include mitigating vicarious trauma in practicing counselors, preventing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in first responders, and preparing counselors for court testimony. As an educator, Taylor focuses primarily on developing clinical skills in both Master’s and doctoral students.
Dr. Taylor is originally from Bardstown, Kentucky, but has lived in Alabama for more than sixteen years. She is married to her best friend, has two fur babies as children, and two five-year-old nephews she enjoys spoiling every chance she gets. She loves most outdoor activities, good food, and time with family.
Education
Ph.D. in Counselor Education, 2018, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
M.Ed. in Community Agency Counseling, 2006, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
B.S. in Psychology, 2004, Asbury College, Wilmore, KY
Professional Experience
2022 - Present
Professor of Practice, Auburn University
2018 - 2022
Visiting Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordniator, Auburn University
2018 - 2023
Assistant Professor, Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Department of Psychiatry
2016 - Present
Clinical Director and Counselor, The Well Counseling Center, Alexander City, AL
2015 - Present
Professional Counselor, Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources, Alexander City, AL
2012 - 2016
Professional Counselor, Lake Martin Family Therapy, Alexander City, AL
2012 - 2015
Executive Director, Tri-County Children's Advocacy Center, Dadeville, AL
2007 - 2012
Professional Counselor and Forensic Interview, Tri-County Children's Advocacy Center, Dadeville, AL
2006 - 2007
Professional Counselor, Twin Cedars Youth Development Services, Columbus, GA
Research Interests
- Preventing Vicarious Trauma in counselors
- Treatment of PTSD in first responders
- Promoting professional advocacy in counselors
- Preparing counselors to testify in court