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Sterling Taylor, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: long-term therapy, depression, psychodynamic therapy, and more.
2617 7th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Sterling Taylor, PHD is a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL specializing in psychology.

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Office Locations

2617 7th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-1439
(205) 248-6523
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3079 Palisades Court Suite A
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
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Some issues Sterling Taylor, PHD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2012, Sterling Taylor, PHD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 46
mental health therapy 677

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 501

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD.

Gender
Male 27
Female 49
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2013

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 548

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 42
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 59
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2014

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 41
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 599

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 80
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2015

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 73
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 584

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 30
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 46
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2016

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 422

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD.

Gender
Male 20
Female 37
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2017

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 362

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 37
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 42
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 260

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 41
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 47
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 16
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 423

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 44
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 52
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 72
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 386

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2021

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 358

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2022

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 352

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2023

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2024 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 187

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD in 2024

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Sterling Taylor, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated as a psychologist in Tuscaloosa, AL were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 46
mental health therapy 435

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD.

Gender
Female 27
Male 16
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 23
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 1
Less than 65 23
65 to 74 5

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sterling Taylor, PHD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sterling Taylor, PHD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Education & Training

He has a state license in Alabama.

Licensed In: Alabama

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Sterling Taylor, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Medicare and OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Sterling Taylor, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
United Healthcare
Medicare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

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Biography

Dr. Sterling Taylor is a specialist in psychology in Tuscaloosa, AL. Clinical interests for Dr. Taylor include depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and pain management. Dr. Taylor seems to honor Blue California, Cigna, CIGNA Plans, and more.

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