Tamekia D Young

(she/her)

LPC, 25 years of experience
Warm
Open-minded
Humorous

About me

YOU DESERVE A SAFE SPACE TO PROCESS YOUR EXPERIENCES WITHOUT JUDGEMENT! Greetings, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field, I have served children, adolescents, adults, and families. My mission is to create and support platforms that decrease the stigma of mental health conditions. I am a proponent for the revolution of racial justice and a LGBTQ+ Ally.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, I will encourage you to share your strengths and challenges. I will also share my experience as it relates to your individual needs. I believe that building a trusting therapeutic relationship is essential in successful therapy.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am open-minded and able create an atmosphere of comfort and trust.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with individuals who are experiencing transitions in life, especially adolescents and young adults. Embracing a growth mindset is often the first step to unlocking your full potential.

Specialties

Top specialties

Child or Adolescent

Other specialties

Anger Management

Anxiety

Depression

Self Esteem

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Pennsylvania

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Our thoughts shape our beliefs, and our beliefs shape our behavior. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people understand how to recognize their thoughts and cultivate positive behavior change.

, 10 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

August 3, 2026

Always feels like I’m talking to one of my friends, she’s very personable and a great listener

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 9 with Tamekia

February 17, 2025

Thank you for giving me a safe space .

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Tamekia