Tayler Dando, LLMSW-C

Tayler Dando is a clinical social worker with a master’s degree from Saginaw Valley State University. Tayler then obtained her school social work certification from Michigan State University. She offers individual and family therapy to children and adolescents in the Kalamazoo, Portage, Mattawan, and South West Michigan areas. She helps young children and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bullying, and relationships. Tayler has experience as a foster care worker and a community and home-based therapist and is versed in the special education process within the school system. Tayler has experience working with children, teens, and families who have experienced trauma throughout their lives. Tayler believes everyone deserves a chance and is always there to help them succeed by giving them the necessary tools. She ensures that she can connect with her clients. She believes in giving her clients a safe and welcoming space to express themselves freely. Tayler works with caregivers and parents to ensure their child/teen gets the most out of therapy. For children and their caregivers, stepping into the therapeutic process takes courage and vulnerability. Tayler believes that creating a foundation of connection and trust is key to promoting healing. Tayler strives to create a space where children can show up as their authentic selves and feel seen, heard, and celebrated as valuable and meaningful to the world. Tayler uses a trauma-informed and relational approach while working with children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic events such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, traumatic grief, and big life changes. Tayler enjoys teaching her clients new ways to manage distress, regulate emotions, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and change unhelpful thoughts through creativity, art, and play. Tayler also enjoys working with caregivers to enhance attachment and help them feel more attuned to their child’s unique needs.  Tayler Dando has special training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based treatment for young children with ADHD, oppositional behaviors, Trauma, and attachment issues.

Call 269-615-7637 Ext 1 to schedule an intake with Tayler Dando.