Erikka Daniene Taylor, MD, MPH, DFAACAP
Pronouns: (she/her)
Biography
Dr. Erikka Daniene (Dah-neen) Taylor, MD, MPH, DFAACAP, is a highly accomplished double-board certified Child and Adult Psychiatrist with over 15 years of specialized experience in eating disorders and mental health. Currently holding the position of Chief Medical Officer at Arise, a virtual program dedicated to eating disorders treatment, Dr. Taylor also serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors at Project HEAL, a renowned nonprofit committed to dismantling systemic barriers and providing comprehensive support and education to individuals from diverse backgrounds grappling with eating disorders.
In addition to her leadership roles, Dr. Taylor is a partner at Catalyst Therapeutic Services, a private practice located in Durham, NC. Furthermore, she serves as a Consulting Associate at Duke University Medical Center, where her expertise significantly contributes to the advancement of psychiatric care. A passionate advocate for mental health, Dr. Taylor actively participates in the Race, Ethnicity, and Equity committee of the North Carolina Psychiatric Association and she has served as the Past President of the North Carolina Council of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dr. Taylor's academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science degree from Spelman College, a Master of Public Health in Health Care and Leadership from UNC Chapel Hill, and a Doctor of Medicine from Duke University School of Medicine. Additionally, she holds certification as a yoga instructor, further integrating holistic approaches into her practice.
