Taber Carlson

Taber Carlson obtained a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas . Growing up in South Dakota provided Taber with space to find his identity in God’s eyes. He was raised in a small town where faith always played a role. Though this role was often secondary or tertiary, Taber knew deep down that something was unusually special and important about my faith. It wasn’t until his time at South Dakota State University that he fully engaged in Catholicism. Shortly after school began, FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, reached out and assisted him in building intimacy with Jesus Christ. Through immense healing and virtuous community, Taber was launched onto a trajectory of service to His kingdom as a FOCUS missionary. After graduation, Taber served college students in the same manner as missionaries at SDSU for one year in Arizona and two years in Texas. Taber retired from FOCUS in 2014 to discern a long term calling and vocation. During a short stint as a construction manager he found the woman who would become his wife, and though it was an exciting time, Taber was given the opportunity to return to the college setting as a campus minister for the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. Back on campus, all his experiences working with young adults again brought back into focus my passion for healing and a new possibility to serve as a mental health professional.

Post-graduation, his wife and Taber recognized opportunities in Alabama, and now Taber works in a private practice and with Catholic Family Services also. This is an exciting new chapter and opportunity to further serve the Kingdom of God.

Taber goal as a counselor is to assist individuals in creating realistic goals, building strength to overcome obstacles, and seeking to find and maintain a sense of peace and freedom. "Healing is my mission".
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