Hi there! I'm Kelly Younkins, the driving force behind Kelly Younkins Consulting, LLC. Here's a quick formal bio:
Kelly Younkins, LPCC-S, is a licensed clinical counselor, consultant, educator, and university faculty member with nearly two decades of experience in the mental health field. Known for her holistic and people-centered approach, Kelly specializes in integrative wellness, clinical supervision, and professional development. She serves as a trusted mentor to graduate students and early-career professionals, and she’s passionate about promoting accessible, high-quality behavioral health care. In addition to her private practice, Kelly is the founder of Kelly Younkins Consulting, LLC, where she provides consultation to individuals, organizations, and community partners. She currently teaches in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Youngstown State University and serves as the Wellness Consultant at Joel Younkins Training, a private facility in Northeast Ohio.
In my Own Words: What sets my approach apart is my belief in a holistic, systemic, people-centered perspective. I don't just see clients as cases; I see them as whole individuals, considering all aspects that contribute to their well-being, functioning and performance. I have tailored my practice to set me up to be the most present, attuned clinician I possibly can be, and work with a limited number of clientele and organizations each year to assure you get the absolute best of my time, talent, and energy!
Beyond my consulting work for organizations, I also serve as the Mental Performance Coach and Wellness Consultant at Joel Younkins Training, a private training facility founded by my husband in NEOhio. I help individuals, athletes and racers improve and maintain their overall well-being through assessment and personalized planning. Joel & I are passionate about collaborating with like-minded individuals to promote health and wellness initiatives locally and globally. My mission is to offer a range of services, products, and events that empower individuals to take charge of their well-being. I'm particularly proud of Founding NorthEast Ohio's 1st Mental Health & Wellness Expo, along with creating the "Mental Health Check-Up"; a personalized mental health service aimed at making mental well-being a top priority. Through targeted assessments, EVB tools and inventories, we can assess and collaboratively create custom wellness path for you. I help people invest in their health just like an annual physical. My vision is for people to seek someone like me long before the proverbial 'check engine light' comes on! If you're ready to embark on a journey of personal growth and well-being, I'm here to guide you. Let's work together to create the life you envision through education, support, insight, resource linkage, and skill development. Remember, manifesting positive change requires attention and intention, and I'm here to help you stay laser-focused on your desired results.
Join me in reshaping the narrative of Behavioral Healthcare by investing in your emotional health just as you would any other aspect of your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Together, we can remove traditional barriers to mental health and make well-being accessible to all.