05/11/2024
Another staff spotlight! Taylor Adams is a Senior Addictions Counsellor at Our House who provides group and individual therapy for our men, as well as supporting and guiding our clinical team. Taylor chose to work in addictions counselling early on in her academic career, and finds great meaning in helping people overcome their addictions. Our House "represents a safe, home-like environment that facilitates the comfort needed when healing the parts of self that need some extra love and attention." In terms of what brings her most joy, she mentions helping clients build their self esteem through therapy, although her greatest joy is "watching the men not only uncover special parts of themselves, but seeing them begin to accept and share those special parts with their loved ones and support systems."
When asked what she would say to anyone looking to join the program, she said: “It takes a strong and motivated man in a world that isn’t set up for the expression of male emotions to admit they need a helping hand. You have come to the right place. I can’t wait to hear your story.” When she's not helping our clients she enjoys spending time with her friends and loved ones, spending time outdoors in the summer, as well as watercolour painting.
Thank you Taylor for all that you do at Our House, and thank you to our community for allowing us to have people like Taylor to support our mission. 💙