Kathy Taylor | SIU

Dr. Kathy Taylor is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. Dr. Taylor has over 25 years of experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation and has worked as a professor, vocational program manager, vocational rehabilitation counselor, vocational evaluator, job placement specialist, and a crisis supervisor. Dr. Taylor has worked as an Independent Contractor with Lloyd Vocational Services since 2020, providing Vocational Expert testimony for Social Security.

Dr. Taylor has worked as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Rehabilitation Services program and the Counseling and Rehabilitation Education (CARE) program at Southern Illinois University. Dr. Taylor was previously the manager of vocational evaluation and job placement services at the Evaluation and Developmental Center (EDC) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Prior to her role at EDC, Dr. Taylor worked as a crisis therapist and supervisor providing counseling and crisis intervention services to adults and youth in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, residential programs, jail, and in the home. In addition, as a crisis supervisor she provided clinical consultation and supervision to a team of emergency therapists. Dr. Taylor has also worked with the Veterans Benefits Administration as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Dr. Taylor’s additional clinical experiences in the field include previous work as an Assessment Clinician, Case Manager, and Vocational Expert. She has worked a wide range of populations, including adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury, psychiatric disabilities, physical disabilities, and substance use disorders. Dr. Taylor is a graduate of California State University, San Bernardino (Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1992) and Southern Illinois University (Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Administration and Services, 1995; Doctorate in Rehabilitation, 2013). Dr. Taylor’s current professional interests include vocational assessment, vocational consultation, and addressing and eliminating employment barriers for adults with disabilities. Dr. Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).