About Natasha Young
Board Certified Art Therapist,
Licensed Professional Counselor
Who I am
Hi, I’m Natasha, I am a person with an affinity towards helping others. I have over 12 years of experience helping people in various settings.
How I work
I practice compassion by being an emphatic and non-judgmental listener. I am softly direct, interactive, honest and kind.
Qualifications
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) I use a dual approach to figure out if verbal counseling alone, art therapy or blend of both is appropriate. No prior artistic experience is necessary.
No one is ever expected to engage in the art making process during counseling sessions, but the invitation is always there. Regardless of age, art interventions can help individuals increase insight, express and/or contain difficult feelings, and gain a sense of control over parts of one's life that have felt unmanageable.
Education
I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Indiana University with a focus on creative arts therapies and outdoor recreation. I became very interested in the power of the creative process to transform lives and improve wellness that I went on to earn my Master’s degree in Art Therapy, as well as obtaining my license as a professional counselor.
Telehealth mental health services
I am providing Telehealth mental health services for all people from a distance (without having to meet in person at an office).
Individual counseling
Couples and family counseling
Online support groups
Supervision for credentialing
Supervision services for professionals working towards credentialing
Specialities include
My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons ranging from mental health needs, family conflicts, counseling through the cancer journey or chronic illness, to purposes of personal growth and awareness.
Why people often reach out for help:
Stress and anxiety
Grief, loss and bereavement
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Chronic disease and pain management
Cancer related stressors
Death and dying/ terminal illness
Poor self-esteem
Women’s specific issues, such as postpartum
Addictions
Relationship issues and family conflicts
Intimacy related concerns
Parenting struggles
Poor eating or sleeping habits
Anger management
Career uncertainty
How my services can benefit people
Increase insight into emotional conflicts
Foster self-awareness
Work through traumatic experiences
Help you deal with and find meaning out of chronic illness or other life challenges
Increase self-esteem
Manage behavior and addictions
Develop social skills
Improve reality orientation
Reduce anxiety
Facilitate lasting changes
Increase potential for happier relationships
Invoke more true joy in your life
Accepted insurance plans
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Healthlink
Medicaid
Missouri Care
UHC/UHC Community Plan (Commercial & Medicaid)
Carebridge
Magellan Healthcare
Optum/UBH
New Direction