Jacob Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic stress.
01About Jacob
Jacob Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic stress. He aims to make therapy straightforward and human. He talks with clients in a calm, down-to-earth way so people feel heard and respected.
He emphasizes understanding what a person is carrying and what matters most to them. That shapes practical steps clients can try between sessions. He avoids one-size-fits-all solutions and works at a pace each person can handle.
Background and approach
Jacob draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and existential ideas that look at values and meaning. In sessions he examines how thoughts and feelings fit into daily life and what gets in the way of moving forward. He often helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves.
He also has experience with substance use concerns and the emotional fallout from difficult life events. He supports people working through compassion fatigue, mood instability, impulse problems, and obsessive worries that interrupt life. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines.
Jacob practices in Louisiana and works in English. He brings four years of counseling experience and centers conversations on what clients want to change and why it matters to them.
02Credentials
- LPC (Louisiana)
- License 9928 · expires June 2028
- NPI
- 1861103541 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jacob lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Jacob draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and existential ideas to shape sessions that focus on values and everyday choices. Evidence-based techniques help people notice patterns in thoughts and behavior, and then try small changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Existential approaches look at meaning, purpose, and what matters most, helping clients clarify values and make decisions that fit their life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. That may mean adjusting methods over time and combining approaches depending on how someone responds.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and provide ongoing support between scheduled sessions. These formats help people access consistent care while fitting sessions into work, school, or caregiving routines.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Jacob address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like codependency, impulsivity, and loneliness.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and an existential outlook that emphasizes values and meaning to guide practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working with people facing mood concerns, addiction-related issues, and chronic stress.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana and provides services to people in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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