Heather Younts, MA, LPC
About Me
I am honored to be allowed in the sacred space of my clients’ lives. I believe trust should be earned and cultivated through the therapeutic relationship in order to begin to fully enter into the work of healing. I long to see clients become connected fully in their lives, to find the freedom that comes with being fully seen and fully known with others. My areas of special interests include Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Depression, and ADHD.
Education & Experience
I completed my Masters of Arts in Counseling in 2007 at Columbia International University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certified to practice in the state of South Carolina. I am trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is effective in reducing the distress related to traumatic events as well as reducing the hold of negative thoughts patterns and core beliefs.
I have worked in many diverse treatment settings over the past 20 years, including community mental health, school-based services, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities, alcohol and drug treatment, and private practice. This diverse experience is part of what helps inform my work with my clients. I use a tailored approach to therapy for each client, but draw mostly from a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT).
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA Member
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
Insurance
- Aetna
Promise Health Network
