Taylor Marie Bird, MA, Therapy in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Taylor Bird, MA, is a passionate therapist helping individuals and families gain insight, build resilience, and find healing through compassionate, evidence-based care. Practicing at LifeStance Health in Minnesota, she works with children, teens, and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether a young child struggling with emotional regulation or a parent overwhelmed by behavioral concerns, Taylor offers a supportive and nonjudgmental space to explore difficult emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. Taylor specializes in treating ADHD, childhood behavioral issues, and trauma-related symptoms, particularly in children and adolescents. She understands that these concerns often impact the entire family system, which is why she incorporates both individual and family therapy to ensure a comprehensive and collaborative approach. Taylor also supports parents with practical tools rooted in effective parenting techniques to strengthen family relationships and enhance communication. Her warm, approachable style helps young clients feel seen and understood, while empowering caregivers to support their children with confidence. A key area of Taylor’s focus is supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. She brings an empathetic and inclusive lens to her work, recognizing the unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent individuals. Whether working with a child on emotional regulation or helping an adolescent build social and self-advocacy skills, Taylor tailors her approach to foster growth, self-understanding, and well-being. Her goal is to help each client feel safe, valued, and capable of change. Outside of her clinical work, Taylor finds joy in nature, art, and spending quality time with her pets. These passions influence her therapeutic style, offering creative and calming interventions that help clients connect more deeply with themselves and their experiences. She believes that healing is a holistic journey and often weaves in experiential methods that honor the mind-body connection.