Hi, welcome! My name is Mary Elizabeth and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Colorado and North Carolina serving as an Outpatient Psychotherapist at the South Durham location of Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness. 

I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from Virginia Commonwealth University (2019) and my Master of Social Work- Clinical Concentration from Virginia Commonwealth University (2022). I previously have worked in community mental health with a non-profit organization, as well as in pediatric hospitals and schools. 
I welcome individuals from all backgrounds. I prioritize working with any and all women, girls, members of the Queer and Trans communities, and expecting parents, ages 15+. As a cisgender white woman I am aware of the privileges I hold and I honor the perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences of my clients. 

I believe in a collaborative therapeutic process and therefore will ask for your input in goal-setting and treatment planning conversations. I will at times offer clinical guidance, but not before hearing what it is you are seeking and hoping to gain from your therapy experience. 

My work is trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based, aimed at co-creating strong therapeutic rapport. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Mindfulness and Grounding, and Therapeutic Art. Through each of these interventions, I aim to strengthen and empower your voice and provide a safe space to be who you are, without judgment and without expectation. 

When not working, you can find me spending time with my husband and our two dogs, baking something yummy and sweet, reading, engaging in some form of art, and being comfy.  

I wish you all of the luck as you begin or continue your therapy journey. I look forward to meeting you if you feel we are a good fit.

mtaylor-fishwick@threeoaksbehavioralhealth.com