MEET JENNA YOUNG

Licensed Professional Counselor

I combine my professional training and expertise with my own life experience and personality to offer genuine guidance and support to clients.

Areas of Focus

I specialize in relationship issues-

With self- perfectionism, being self critical, lack of self trust, low self esteem
With romantic partners- betrayal trauma, affairs, infidelity, needing to set boundaries, healthy dating, attachment patterns
With family of origin- navigating complex dynamics, enmeshment, trauma

Counseling Services

I work with clients located in the state of Virginia online, and in person in Leesburg Virginia.

My Background

Life Experience

My path to becoming a counselor has been shaped by a rich and diverse set of life experiences. I have lived on 3 continents- both as a third culture kid and a trailing spouse. I understand the unique stressors of moving, having relocated often, living overseas, and learning to adapt and grow through each new season.

As a former federal employee and being married to a veteran, I understand the unique stressors of government and military life. As a former stay at home mom, I know how isolating it can feel, and I’ve learned firsthand the strategies that help build connection, purpose, and resilience.

Starting a second career later in life has given me a profound appreciation for the courage it takes to step into something new, while balancing the ongoing demands of parenting and partnership. I’ve been married for 16 years and am raising both a teen and a tween, so I get the real-life challenges and joys of navigating relationships, family dynamics, and making time for yourself amid the fullness of life.

My faith is a meaningful part of who I am, and for clients who desire it, I’m able to incorporate a Christian perspective into the counseling process. An important part of my Christian faith is respecting and welcoming clients of all backgrounds and beliefs. My work is client-centered and guided by your values, goals, and comfort level.

These experiences have not only shaped who I am, but also deeply inform the work I do with clients—offering empathy, insight, and practical tools rooted in lived experience to help you move forward with clarity and strength.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia (license number 0701014666)

· Credentialed by and a member of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) as an Associate Sex Addiction Therapist (ASAT).

· Trained in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy levels 1 and 2 through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).

· Trained in the trauma modality Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) through Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery (RCRR) to utilize rapid eye movements to help alleviate traumatic memories and triggers.

· Member of the International Society of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (IS-ART).

· Practicum, internships 1 and 2, and residency at the Relational Recovery Institute (formerly Center for Relational Recovery) under the clinical supervision of Michelle Mays.

· Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Member of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) the International Counseling Honor Society.

Other:

*Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration with a Concentration in Management from James Madison University

*Certified Professional Life Coach through Certified Life Coach Institute 2024

*IIN Certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition 2012

**I’m a lifelong learner, continually deepening my understanding through advanced training, reading, and reflection to provide the most informed and effective care to my clients.

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