Dr. Dalena Dillman Taylor

Dr. Dalena Dillman Taylor is a tenure earning Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida in the Department of Counselor Education & School Psychology/Counselor Education Program. She earned her Doctoral degree in Counseling and completed her master’s degree in counseling from the University of North Texas. Dr. Dillman Taylor’s primary research interests include the advancement of the Adlerian Play Therapy field towards evidence-based practice; counseling and educational services for high-need children and families; and counselor development and supervision. Her favorite part of her job is mentoring others and serving the community. Project Harmony allows her to bring both aspects to life. She enjoys playing outside, swimming, and taking adventures with her partner, Ben, and her three wonderful girls: Emmelynn (7), Corrine (5), and Adeline (2).