About Eugene
Eugene (Gene) Taylor uses evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. He presents a calm, practical style that focuses on skills people can use between sessions. Gene holds an LPCC, which is the Minnesota licensed professional clinical counselor credential, and brings 15 years of practice experience to his work.
He helps people who struggle with self-esteem, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and trauma.
Background and approach
He also addresses issues that come with caregiving, blended families, and aging. Sessions emphasize clear steps for communication, mood management, and daily routines that make life feel more manageable. Gene draws on proven therapeutic techniques to build coping skills and emotional awareness.
He aims to make therapy practical and straightforward so people can test small changes and notice results. Work in sessions often includes role practice, problem-solving, and identifying patterns that keep problems stuck. He has particular experience supporting men, young adults, and caregivers through isolation, workplace stress, and life transitions.
Gene also works with people affected by sexual assault, self-harm thoughts, or eating concerns, always focusing on safety and steady progress. Sessions are offered in English and are available in multiple online formats. People in Minnesota and elsewhere in the United States can connect by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
To begin, interested individuals follow the site’s start process to match and schedule time with him.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Gene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Brief, focused interventions teach coping strategies and planning steps that people can use right away to manage mood and daily routines.He also draws on trauma-informed practices that prioritize safety and gradual processing for people who have experienced abuse or assault. These methods emphasize pacing, grounding skills, and building coping tools before addressing painful memories. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approach fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single method from the start.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video works well for in-depth sessions and visual cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers written communication. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules and keep continuity of care when life gets busy.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Minnesota
- Languages
- English