Barnetta Young, LPC

Barnetta Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She combines culturally responsive care with practical, evidence-informed techniques to address issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. Barnetta draws on a history of working with women, professionals facing workplace stress, and individuals experiencing social isolation or multicultural concerns, offering focused support that respects each person’s background and identity.

Her practice blends client-centered listening with structured approaches to help clients build coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and navigate life transitions. Barnetta emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and individualized strategies that fit a person’s circumstances, whether the work involves mood management, healing from past hurt, or improving communication within families and relationships. As an LPC she brings formal training in counseling along with decades of hands-on experience, aiming to create an affirming environment where clients can pursue growth, practical change, and improved well-being.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Barnetta Young integrates several practical approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space; it helps people clarify their values, strengthen self-awareness, and work through emotional challenges at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes concrete goals and small, achievable steps to produce measurable change, making it a good fit for clients seeking targeted improvements in relationships, coping, or daily functioning.

Finding the right method often happens together: Barnetta will collaborate with each person to determine which approach or combination feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process guides the treatment plan and allows adjustments as progress is made.

Online therapy with Barnetta can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel constraints, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access regular sessions, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and fit therapeutic work into day-to-day routines while working with a licensed professional.