“I became a provider to help individuals overcome mental health challenges and thrive. With the right care, I’ve seen people blossom, and I wanted to be part of that journey.

My goal is to offer compassionate, educated, and collaborative care to those in need. The most rewarding part of my job is building trust with patients and their families, understanding their needs, and working together to create a path to healing and fulfillment.”

Denise was born and raised in the Midwest, where her parents encouraged her to be involved in community service. She attended colleges in Minnesota, including Anoka-Ramsey, Bemidji State, St. Thomas Business School, and Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Additionally, Denise is trained as an Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapist.

She now has over 30 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, with roles at the Amhurst Wilder Foundation, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, American Addiction Centers, and Banyan Treatment Centers. Her experience includes counseling, case management, clinical supervision, standards and quality, work with state and regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission, CARF, and ASAM, facility launches throughout the country, clinical informatics, project management, regional executive director, executive director, and consultant.

Denise is an extremely motivated, mission-driven individual dedicated to helping others find their path to healing.

Professional Licensures include:

• MN Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, active since 1999 (#300531)
• NV Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, active (#06589-L)
• International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, active
• PA Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, active
• TN Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, active

Kimberly Taylor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor based in Paris, Tennessee. She has worked for over 20 years in the mental health and substance use field across both public and private sectors, including serving in executive management roles. Her leadership experience includes directing large-scale behavioral health programs, such as one of the largest Batterer’s Intervention Programs in Southern California.

Kimberly values collaboration in a cohesive team environment and is committed to delivering compassionate, client-centered care. She enjoys working alongside multidisciplinary teams to support meaningful outcomes in clients’ recovery and emotional well-being.

Her clinical approach integrates Gestalt therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with an emphasis on daily habits, neuroscience-informed strategies, and holistic methods that support long-term healing. She focuses on individualized treatment planning that honors each client’s unique strengths and needs.

In addition to her clinical work, Kimberly has contributed to mental health publications and participated in media features on topics such as intimate partner violence, trauma recovery, and healthy relationships.