Jennie Young, LPC

Jennie Young is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 20 years of experience. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.

Jennie creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through hard feelings. She focuses on clear goals and steps that people can use between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and centered on what is most pressing for the client.

Her work often includes support for caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and hospice or end-of-life issues. Jennie also helps those dealing with isolation, communication problems, divorce and separation, and struggles with guilt or forgiveness. She addresses a range of addictions, including drug and alcohol problems and process addictions such as gambling or pornography.

Jennie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to guide sessions. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, while keeping the person's priorities at the center of care. The pace and focus are adjusted to what the person needs.

Starting therapy can feel hard, and Jennie recognizes that first step takes courage. She works with each person to set realistic goals and build practical skills for coping, so progress can happen between appointments.

CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Jennie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, panic, phobias, seasonal mood shifts, and patterns that feed depression or avoidance. Client-centered therapy means the session follows the person's priorities, with the therapist listening, reflecting, and helping the person find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennie collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and comfort level. She adjusts pace and focus over time so the plan stays relevant to changing needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to improve access and convenience. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and feedback. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written support or need flexible timing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping therapists involved in goal setting and skill building.