Navigating Doctoral Studies & Being an Educator in Social Work with Gary Taylor, LCSW

Gary T. Taylor, aka Trey, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Three-Time Published Author, Speaker and Facilitator, Assistant Professor, Doctoral Student (University of Kentucky: College of Social Work), and Deacon. He is from and resides in Caroline County, Virginia with his wife, daughter, and son. He has twelve years of experience in Mental Health and formerly provided individual therapy to Black Men and Women. He also consults businesses and community agencies about racial equity initiatives and is an Assistant Professor in the Social Work Department at Virginia State University. He blends his clinical expertise with lived experience to meet people where they are, via a social and racial justice lens. Trey is also a podcaster, sneakerhead, car enthusiast and coffee lover! Gary joined the podcast to discuss wearing many hats in Social Work, including being a doctoral student & educator/ professor. Gary discussed his own journey so far in his doctorate program, and how he finds balance between the many roles he holds within Social Work. To learn more about Gary and his work you can follow him on instagram @retro_gt or visit his website: https://www.uphold318.com/ (1) Gary Taylor, LCSW | LinkedIn For podcast updates follow @healingcornerwithnat on instagram