Rachel Young , LPC

Rachel Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of experience working across hospital settings, the school system, and community mental health. She has supported people of all ages facing a range of challenges, including abuse and trauma, mood disorders, relationship and family concerns, stress and anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and self-harm.

Her practice blends solution-focused and client-centered techniques to empower individuals to manage day-to-day stressors and navigate difficult life transitions. Rachel places an emphasis on tailoring treatment plans to each person’s goals, drawing on practical strategies that fit real-world circumstances while honoring each client’s unique story and values.

She has a particular interest in working with adolescents and young adults who are confronting personal and family challenges, including blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, and social anxiety. Rachel is committed to treating every person with respect and compassion. She has been told she is easy to talk to and helps people feel comfortable opening up about personal problems and concerns.

Rachel looks forward to partnering with individuals and families to identify achievable goals and build the skills needed to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rachel integrates client-centered therapy, solution-focused techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps people explore their values and goals while feeling heard and understood - it is useful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals - it works well for stress management, day-to-day problems, and short-term goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains pragmatic and relevant.

Online sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexible ways to engage in therapy while balancing work, school, and family responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for ongoing progress.