Meet Gary T. Taylor, MSW, LCSW

Keynote Speaking

Deliver inspiring and impactful talks that educate, empower, and engage.

Empowerment and Social Justice: Highlight the transformative role of social work in addressing systemic inequities and uplifting communities.

Mental Health and Resilience: Focus on culturally competent approaches to mental health, with a special emphasis on supporting Black men and fathers.

Leadership and Cultural Humility: Equip audiences with the tools to lead inclusively and empathetically in diverse settings.

Most recent keynote (NASW PA-Gala Speaker 2024)

Trauma-Informed Care Workshops

Specialized training for educators, healthcare providers, and organizations to develop trauma-sensitive, culturally competent practices.

Perfect for teams looking to improve their approach to mental health, emotional well-being, and client engagement.

Check out the workshop we did with the RACSB on Non-Bias Clinical Documentation.

Program Evaluation and Development Consulting

Help nonprofits, social programs, and healthcare organizations design, evaluate, and improve their services.

Focus on equity-driven program outcomes and innovative solutions to maximize impact.

Services include needs assessments, strategic planning, and implementation support.

Most recent work is with MusiCares and RACSB Prevention

Employee Well-Being and Retention Strategies

Partner with businesses and organizations to foster healthier workplace cultures.

Develop evidence-based strategies for employee engagement, retention, and overall well-being.

Create trauma-sensitive and inclusive work environments tailored to your organization’s needs.

Check out our workshop on Racial Equity in the Workplace and Engaging Black Men in Therapy and Social Work (CSWE APM 2024 and NASW VA-Metro DC Chapter Conference 2024)

Mental Health and Wellness Curriculum Development

Create engaging, culturally relevant curricula that address mental health, stress management, and emotional healing.

Example: Programs based on Refresh: The Journey to Find Peace to support Black men in managing stress, grief, and personal growth.

Ideal for schools, community organizations, and mentorship programs.

Our premier program, “The Goodfellaz Project,” applies to many settings. So far, we’ve implemented it in the community with Barbershop Talks, Social Work schools, and workplace settings. We are passionate about addressing Black men and their Mental Health!

Featured Presentations

Engaging Black Men in Social Work and Therapy (Michigan State School of Social Work, 2024) Engaging Black Men in Social Work and Therapy (Brightside Health, 2024), Barbershop 2.0: A Training For Barbers (RACSB, 2023), Black History Program (Relationship Seminar, 2023), Am Black History Panel (DNC, 2023) Racial Equity in the Workplace (RACSB, ACT + PSH, 2022), Lock N Talk Men’s Mental Health Barbershop Talk (RACSB, 2022), To Heal and Be The Healer (Mental Health America Conference 2022), Are You Intentional? (VCU Rams in Recovery Conference 2022), How To Start A Virtual Private Practice (Millennial Social Work Conference 2022), Mens Mental Health (Region 10 Lock N Talk 2022), Fear of The Black Man (Anti-Racism Summit 2021), The Branding + Business of Private Practice (DocSpace/Ease 2022), Mined Over Matter (Mental Health + Faith 2022)