Kristi Taylor-Sayles, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Therapist in Maryland

Kristi Taylor-Sayles is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, depression, and big life changes.

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Licensed inMaryland, District of Columbia
License24718, LC50079623
NPI 1740018290
Experience5+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Kristi

Kristi Taylor-Sayles is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, depression, and big life changes. She works in Maryland and brings a calm, respectful approach to the first conversations. Kristi aims to make the start of therapy feel reachable and clear.

She uses Attachment-based therapy and other approaches to help people understand their relationships and emotional patterns. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways to communicate and cope.

Background and approach

Kristi adapts the plan to each person’s situation instead of using one fixed method. Her background includes work in child welfare and supporting parents and caregivers through stressful situations. That experience informs how she talks about family dynamics, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver strain.

It also shapes how she recognizes the effects of past trauma on current life. Kristi combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused work when those fit the need. She helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practices new ways of responding.

Sessions can include skill-building, reflective conversation, and step-by-step problem solving. People who come to Kristi often want support with healing from past hurt, strengthening attachments, or getting through stressful transitions. She makes room for patience and steady progress while focusing on what matters most to each person.

Credentials

LCSW-C (Maryland): License 24718 · expires October 2027
LICSW (District of Columbia): License LC50079623 · expires March 2028
NPI: 1740018290 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kristi names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people relate today and helps build safer, more connected patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, with the therapist listening closely and following the person's pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing different responses to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, try methods that seem helpful, and adjust based on what fits your needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps decide whether attachment-focused reflection, CBT skills, or trauma-focused care is the best next step.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well for interactive exercises and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text sessions are handy for shorter check-ins, keeping progress between longer appointments, or fitting therapy into a busy day.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Kristi help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, forgiveness, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.

What is Kristi's therapeutic style?

Her approach is respectful and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening first. She tailors sessions to each person and combines reflective talk with practical exercises when useful.

How much experience does she have?

Kristi has five years of experience as a practicing clinician, with earlier work in child welfare informing her perspective on family and caregiver issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Kristi offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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