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Becky Taylor

Becky Taylor PhD, MSW, LCSW

Director, Student-Athlete Mental Health

Dr. Taylor received a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work from Saint Louis University, a Master糖心vlog视频檚 degree in Social Work with a clinical specialization from Saint Louis University, and a Bachelor糖心vlog视频檚 degree in Psychology from Truman State University.

Dr. Taylor has over 15 years of behavioral health experience working in all varieties of mental health clinical treatment settings. Specifically, prior to coming to Lindenwood, Dr. Taylor worked in a non-profit inpatient substance abuse treatment facility, a residential eating disorder treatment center, in private practice, a private acute inpatient hospital setting, in an outpatient treatment setting, as a field investigator at the American Association of Suicidology, and in a secondary education setting.

Dr. Taylor currently works with student-athletes at Lindenwood. The student-athlete experience, while phenomenal, can bring additional stressors such as balancing academics, sport, and possible sport-related injuries. Dr. Taylor enjoys creating a welcoming space and collaborating with student-athletes in session to create treatment goals. Dr. Taylor is passionate about helping individuals find overall wellness. Dr. Taylor utilizes a variety of evidence-based practices and interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical-behavioral therapy including mindfulness. Dr. Taylor is trained in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) and in carrying out psychological autopsies. Dr. Taylor looks forward to working with you throughout your athletic career while at Lindenwood.

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Staff Therapists

Susan Reid

Susan Reid, LCSW

Staff Counselor

Susan Reid is excited to serve the Lindenwood community and assist students as they travel on this journey in their education. Growing up in the mountains of East Tennessee, Susan began her experience with social work through various community service opportunities assisting families in rural Appalachia. After getting a bachelor糖心vlog视频檚 degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee, she moved to St. Louis to pursue a Master of Social Work degree at Washington University. Susan has experience working in a variety of areas of clinical social work, such as community mental health, substance use treatment, Employee Assistance programs, and direct psychotherapy with individuals and families. Susan is looking forward to working with students in a collaborative relationship as they pursue their goals and live their best lives.

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Brayton Wooters

Brayton Wooters, M.A., LPC, CRC

Therapist, Student-Athlete Mental Health

Brayton Wooters serves as a Student-Athlete Therapist for Lindenwood University, providing counseling and mental health support tailored to the unique challenges of collegiate athletes. Brayton creates a collaborative, client-centered space rooted in curiosity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care, helping student-athletes navigate performance pressure, identity development, life transitions, and mental health challenges. Brayton began his journey into counseling after experiences in therapy as a teenager and college student, and has since worked in diverse settings including schools, hospital centers, youth shelters, and outpatient clinics. He is trained in EMDR and draws on a range of evidence-based strategies to help student-athletes build resilience, confidence, and clarity, while optimizing both performance and well-being.

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