Rachel Young, LPC

Rachel Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 14 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of concerns. She has provided care in hospital settings, the school system, and community mental health, bringing a versatile background to work with clients of all ages facing issues such as abuse and trauma, mood disorders, relationship struggles, family challenges, and low self-esteem.

Her practice emphasizes solution-focused and client-centered techniques designed to empower people to manage everyday stressors and tackle practical problems. Rachel is particularly experienced working with adolescents navigating personal and developmental transitions, and she tailors each treatment plan to reflect an individual’s goals and circumstances. She approaches therapy with respect and compassion, creating a comfortable environment where clients often find it easier to open up about sensitive topics.

Rachel combines evidence-informed strategies with a collaborative attitude, helping clients build skills and insights that support their next steps. She adapts interventions to meet each person where they are and works alongside them to pursue meaningful change and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Rachel Young integrates client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients explore concerns and build practical strategies. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to identify their own goals and resources and helping with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional processing. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on immediate strengths and small, achievable changes - it is useful for managing stress, improving communication, and moving past specific obstacles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review options, try strategies, and adjust the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video or phone and can include live chat or text-based messaging when appropriate. These formats make it easier to schedule care around work, school, and family life, and they allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support even when in-person visits are not feasible.