Markeia Young

Markeia Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience helping people achieve balance and take responsibility for creating the lives they want. She believes that self-care is about nurturing yourself from the inside out, and that it's important to address the things that can get in the way of this practice, such as past traumas, dysfunctional thinking patterns, and undefined boundaries. As a trauma-informed therapist, Markeia utilizes person-centered and solution-focused interventions to support adults of all ages from the diverse backgrounds she works with toward achieving their goals. Markeia specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, PTSD, and self-esteem issues. Markeia holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Christopher Newport University. She has been a licensed therapist in the state of Virginia since November 2017. Don't let the fear of the unknown stop you from prioritizing your self-care. Take the first step with Markeia and start knocking down those barriers in a warm and supportive environment. Markeia provides a warm, supportive, and healing environment where individuals can confront barriers, establish boundaries, and challenge their thoughts to achieve a more balanced life. With her guidance, she helps individuals identify their inner strengths, leading to increased self-efficacy and improved confidence in managing distressing emotions. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today.