Therapist in Dayton, Ohio Taylor Shear, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 6-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Taylor Shear, MA, LISW-S
Specializes In:
Taylor Shear provides a safe space for individuals to process their thoughts and emotions, whether navigating difficult times or seeking support in general. With a warm and compassionate approach, Taylor empowers her clients to explore their feelings and experiences, fostering healing and growth. Specializing in trauma therapy, Taylor is deeply passionate about helping clients overcome past traumas and rebuild their lives with resilience and strength. She understands the unique challenges that individuals face and tailors her therapy sessions to meet the specific needs of each person. In addition to trauma therapy, Taylor offers expertise in treating a range of mental health concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, childhood behavior issues, couple’s issues, depression, gender identity exploration, grief, midlife transitions, post-partum depression/anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and women’s issues.
Through evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples/Marital Counseling, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she assists her clients in developing coping skills and strategies to navigate life’s challenges. Taylor welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and populations, including those in adoption/foster care, the LGBTQ+ community, men, and women. She believes in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
Outside of her practice, Taylor finds joy in spending time with her family, including her two young boys who bring her immense happiness. She also enjoys journaling, meditation, and staying active by going to the gym.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Caresource
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Paramount
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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Wright State University
FAQs
Please call us at 937-912-3305 to schedule an appointment with Taylor Shear.
Taylor Shear generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 937-912-3305 to find out Taylor Shear's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Taylor Shear:
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Caresource
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Paramount
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 937-912-3305 to see how we can help.
Taylor Shear is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Taylor Shear works at:
Yes, Taylor Shear does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Taylor Shear is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: