Barnetta Young, LPC

Barnetta Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She works with people facing trauma, grief, intimacy or self-esteem struggles, and those coping with addiction or major life changes. Barnetta focuses on practical ways to improve everyday thoughts and habits so small shifts add up over time.

She uses a person-centered style that starts with listening and understanding each person's background and goals. That means sessions begin with the client's priorities and move at a pace they find helpful. Barnetta blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor the work to what feels most useful.

In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of responding to stress. She also works on communication skills, boundaries, and solving specific problems that come up in daily life. The emphasis is on skills you can practice between appointments.

Her practice reflects more than 25 years of experience in mental health across a range of concerns, including multicultural issues and caregiver stress. Barnetta aims to create an affirming space for LGBT clients and others whose identities matter in the work.

People who choose her often want straightforward strategies and clear goals. She supports clients through divorce, loss, substance concerns, parenting strain, and feelings of isolation, helping them build routines that support better thinking and habits.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's priorities. It emphasizes respect for identity and life experience while helping clients set their own therapy goals. This approach can be helpful for people facing relationship strain, grief, or cultural concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thought patterns and build healthier habits, which can aid anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and short-term goals. It helps people identify what is already working and build on those strengths to handle immediate problems like communication breakdowns or coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferred pace. That means starting with listening and then trying strategies that feel relevant and doable.

If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits of online work often include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to use tools and homework in real time. Licensed professionals can help fit sessions into daily routines so therapy supports changes in thoughts and habits without adding extra strain.