Jillian Young, MS, LPC, NCC
(She/Her/Hers)
3-8 Years | 9-12 Years | 13-18 Years | 18+ | Family
Jillian Young graduated from the University of Texas, Austin in 2016 and began her career as an educator, which sparked her passion for helping children. It was this experience that eventually led her to the realm of counseling. She graduated with her Master’s of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University in 2020. While at SMU she completed her graduate work at The St. Anthony School in Carrollton where she worked with students of all ages with varying learning disabilities and behavioral issues. Prior to joining Ensemble, she was working with children and adolescents 3-18+ in the clinical setting at Beckloff Behavioral Health Center in Dallas.
Jillian believes in approaching therapy with a warm, genuine therapeutic relationship and a focus on where the client is developmentally. Both Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques are utilized in sessions, depending on the client’s needs and goals.
Born and raised in Dallas, Jillian is thrilled to have made the move to Austin! She loves spending summers out on Lake Travis, cuddling her dog Yogi, playing board games, and going for hikes.
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 $170
Initial Consult, Parent Consult, Parent Coaching $195
Family Session $215
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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