Jillian Young, MS, LPC, NCC
(She/Her/Hers)
3-8 Years | 9-12 Years | 13-18 Years | 18+ | Family
Jillian Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She earned her Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University (a CACREP-accredited program) in 2020 and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2016.
Jillian began her career as an educator, which sparked her passion for helping children. This experience ultimately led her to the field of counseling. While at SMU, she completed her graduate internship at The St. Anthony School, a therapeutic school in Carrollton, where she worked with students of all ages with various learning disabilities and behavioral challenges. Prior to joining Ensemble, Jillian worked with children and adolescents (ages 3-18+) in a clinical setting at Beckloff Behavioral Health Center in Dallas.
Jillian believes in creating a warm, genuine therapeutic relationship, focusing on meeting clients where they are developmentally. She takes an eclectic approach to therapy, incorporating techniques such as Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among others, depending on the client’s needs and goals. She works closely with families to help create individualized plans that meet their needs.
Additionally, Jillian has specialized training in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a therapeutic approach designed to work exclusively with parents to address the impact of anxiety and OCD on family dynamics. Jillian has experience working with a broad range of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting skills, emotion regulation, adjustment and transitional challenges, and externalizing behaviors (e.g., tantrums, emotional outbursts).
Born and raised in Dallas, Jillian is excited to have moved to Austin in 2023. She enjoys spending summers on Lake Travis, cuddling with her dogs, Yogi and Bugs, playing board games, and going on hikes.
meet jillian
JILLIAN IS PARTICULARLY WELL-SUITED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES:
With children and teens that are struggling with difficulties like anxiety, depression, or behavior issues.
Who would like a non-directive approach to play therapy, in which the therapeutic relationship empowers the child to engage in self-exploration, gain emotional awareness and control, foster independence, and take responsibility.
With teenagers seeking a secure environment to cultivate their developing sense of self through self-discovery and clarification of values, as well as develop coping mechanisms to deal with their various stressors such as academic pressures, college admissions, social inclusion, and similar challenges.
JILLIAN WORKS AT OUR BERKMAN AND SPICEWOOD OFFICE LOCATIONS AND OFFERS VIRTUAL SESSIONS. ALL SESSIONS ARE 45 MINUTES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. HER RATES ARE THE FOLLOWING:
Individual Session $175
Initial Consult, Parent Consult, Parent Coaching $200
Family Session $220
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Asperger’s Syndrome
Behavioral Issues
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Parenting
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
JILLIAN’S FAVORITES:
Favorite board game: Dutch Blitz (technically a card game, but my family gets very competitive)
Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite animal: Giraffe
Favorite children’s book: Oh, the Place You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite place in Austin: Lake Travis
Favorite holiday: Christmas
I feel happiest when: I’m spending time with my family and friends
If I had a superpower it would be: Teleportation
Place I feel most safe/calm/comfortable: My house
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