Jacob Young, LPC

Jacob Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a credential that indicates training and licensure to provide professional counseling. He works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, and major life changes, offering a grounded and collaborative approach that prioritizes understanding over quick fixes.

His practice is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and existential approaches, which shift focus from simply trying to “fix” symptoms to exploring what clients are carrying, clarifying values, and identifying steps that feel meaningful and sustainable. He frames suffering as deserving of thoughtful, nonjudgmental attention and aims to blend honesty with compassion in therapeutic work.

Jacob often supports people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, including those who have tried therapy before and found it didn’t fit. He has experience assisting individuals with chronic stress, relationship challenges, substance use recovery, and the emotional effects of difficult life events. In sessions he remains engaged, transparent, and respectful of each person’s pace, avoiding one-size-fits-all methods. His goal is to create a space where individuals can speak freely, be themselves, and work toward changes that feel livable and aligned with their values.

Applying evidence-based approaches to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, practical steps toward those values. ACT addresses symptoms like anxiety and depression by teaching skills for accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action.

Existential approaches invite exploration of identity, purpose, and the larger questions that arise during life transitions. This work supports people who feel stuck or disconnected by helping them examine personal meaning and make choices that align with their beliefs and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jacob works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He emphasizes a shared process of experimentation and adjustment so therapy evolves alongside the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow sessions to fit into busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from home, and choose the format that feels most supportive for each person.