Gary Taylor, LCSW

Assistant Professor | DSW Student | Researcher on Black Men's Mental Health | Consultant in Social Programs & Well-Being | Podcaster blending Social Work & Lifestyle | Advocate for Social Justice & Racial Equity

About

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. His research includes exploring cultural specifics strategies to address suicide prevention among Black men and supporting their mental health. 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!

Speaking Topics

  • Black Mental Health
  • Black Men and Mental Health
  • Racial Equity
  • Social Work
  • Social Work Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Marketing

Previous Engagements

CSWE APM 2024 Workshop Presenter
NASW VA/Metro DC Annual Conference Workshop Presenter
NASW-PA Gala Keynote Speaker (2024)