THOMAS TAGGART
Columbus
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor and former attorney with more than eight years of behavioral health experience providing evidence-based counseling for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Experienced in individual counseling, group psychotherapy, Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programming, crisis intervention, ASAM level-of-care determinations, treatment planning, telehealth, CareLogic EHR, and multidisciplinary collaboration. My combined legal and clinical background provides a unique understanding of the ethical, licensing, confidentiality, and professional pressures experienced by healthcare professionals seeking treatment. I build therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, accountability, compassion, and evidence-based care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Counselor
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions
Columbus, Ohio
04.2023 - Current
- Managed active caseload of 17 clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, providing tailored support for recovery.
- Facilitate four IOP groups weekly and one outpatient recovery group using evidence-based interventions.
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments, ASAM determinations, and individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive ongoing reviews to enhance client outcomes.
- Provide counseling in-person and through secure telehealth platforms.
- Maintain timely DAP and SIRP documentation in CareLogic.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary providers and community partners to coordinate integrated care, improving access to resources for clients.
- Counsel court-involved clients, healthcare professionals, adults, and older adults.
Licensed Professional Counselor
The Counseling Source
Blue Ash, OH
06.2018 - 04.2023
- Delivered outpatient counseling and diagnostic assessments, crisis intervention, and implemented evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing to support client mental health goals.
- Provided 20-25 individual sessions per week to facilitate personal growth and emotional well-being.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care and coordinate support services.
Attorney
Taggart Legal Services
01.2003 - 01.2016
- Operated private legal practice focused on advocacy, ethics, interviewing, negotiation, and client-centered problem solving to effectively serve clients' legal needs.
- Developed and executed comprehensive legal strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
Education
M.A. - Counseling Ministries (Mental Health Counseling)
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
01-2019
J.D. - undefined
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
01-1991
B.A. - Political Science
Lawrence University
01-1987
Skills
- Substance Use Treatment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- IOP & OP Group Facilitation
- CBT and DBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- ASAM Criteria
- Individual Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Telehealth
- CareLogic EHR
- DAP & SIRP Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Ohio
- Attorney at Law, Ohio & Colorado
- LPCC application anticipated 2026
Timeline
Clinical Counselor
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor
The Counseling Source
06.2018 - 04.2023
Attorney
Taggart Legal Services
01.2003 - 01.2016
J.D. - undefined
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
B.A. - Political Science
Lawrence University
M.A. - Counseling Ministries (Mental Health Counseling)
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY
Effective behavioral healthcare begins with trust, respect, and compassionate accountability. I strive to help clients regain hope while protecting their dignity and supporting long-term recovery through evidence-based treatment, collaborative care, and individualized treatment planning.