Shanekha Young

Clinical Background:

Working towards LMHC

Works Best With:

• Children
• Adults

Specialization:

• Emotional awareness
• Relationships
• Coping

Style/Philosophy:

• Person-centered
• Culturally responsive

Shanekha Young is working towards her LMHC. Her approach feels grounded, supportive, and deeply human. She brings a calm, thoughtful presence into the therapy space and believes that real change happens when clients feel safe enough to be themselves — without judgment or pressure to “have it all together.”

Shanekha takes a person-centered and culturally responsive approach, meeting clients where they are and honoring their lived experiences.

• Navigating relationships
• Emotional awareness
• Daily stressors
• Calming strategies

• Self-care routines
• Social skills
• Long-term emotional well-being

Therapy Approaches:

• Person-centered therapy
• Culturally responsive approach
• Strengths-based therapy
• Empowering and collaborative style

Experience:

• Over 15 years of experience across residential counseling, school-based work, and outpatient mental health settings. Has worked with both children and adults facing a wide range of challenges.