Amber Young, MA, LMHC

Licensure

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Indiana (2012 - present)

Education

• M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Concentration in Community Mental Health

  • Ball State University (2009)

• B.S. in Psychological Science, Concentration in Criminal Justice

  • Ball State University (2007)

• Associate Degree in Business Administration

  • Trine University (formerly Tri-State University) (2005)

• International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

• OCD Midwest (IOCDF Regional Affiliate)

• National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Indiana Policy Committee

Clinician, Consultant & Educator
Amber bridges clinical expertise with community collaboration, partnering with clinicians, universities, and advocacy organizations to expand access to evidence-based and inclusive care.

• Consultant & Facilitator (2025 – Present)
  Providing workshops, CE trainings, and program support across Indiana, integrating systems thinking, cultural humility, and trauma-informed practice. Collaboration with universities, grassroots groups, faith communities, and advocacy partners.

• Regional Advocate, OCD Midwest / IOCDF (2023 – Present)
  Leading statewide outreach and education, Co-chair for Indiana’s OCD Walk, and facilitating a free monthly consultation group for clinicians. Actively involved in IOCDF committees and special interest groups focused on education, advocacy, inclusiveness, Autism, and faith.
  

• Private Practice Founder / Clinician (2016 – Present)
  Providing trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for OCD, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Offering collaborative, evidence-informed care

Amber specializes in OCD, anxiety disorders, and neurodivergence, with experience supporting complex and treatment-resistant presentations. Her approach integrates ERP, ACT, and emotion regulation skills within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive framework.

Areas of focus include:

• OCD (all subtypes) & BFRBs

• Anxiety Disorders (GAD, panic, social anxiety, phobias, agoraphobia, paruresis)

• Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, executive functioning, burnout, diagnosis/advocacy)

• Trauma-informed Care for PTSD

• Family and Systems Support

• Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Cognitive Behavior Institute (CBI), University of Pennsylvania, Center for Treatment & Study of Anxiety (CTSA)

  • International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), Behavioral Therapy Training Institute: Advanced (BTTI)

• Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD

  • Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University (USU)

• Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

  • Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions Yale School of Medicine: Child Study Center

  • SPACE for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Supporting Adult Children

• Shy Bladder/ Paruresis

  • International Paruresis Association (IPA) Paruresis and Shy Bladder Workshop Leadership Training

Amber’s background spans private practice, community mental health, crisis response, school-based therapy, and multidisciplinary collaboration across healthcare, education, and advocacy systems. Her work reflects a commitment to accessible, coordinated, and person-centered care.

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Private Practice Owner, Amber Young, LLC (2016 – Present)

• Independent Contract Therapist, Harmony Medical Associates (2014 – 2016)

• School-Based Therapist, Cummins Behavioral Health at Avondale Meadows Academy, formerly Challenge Foundation Academy (2010 – 2014)

• Crisis Specialist, Meridian Services & BDDS (2009 – 2010)

• Intern & Practicum Therapist, Ball State University Counseling Center (2008 – 2009)

Outside of clinical and consulting work, Amber enjoys reading, writing, gardening (with mixed success keeping plants alive!), crocheting, listening to music, and spending time with her family. She recognizes that not everyone has the space or safety to pause, and that finding moments of joy often requires intentionally caring for oneself and staying grounded.

Writing is her personal outlet: a way to reflect, process experiences, and explore ideas about resilience, observations about the world, and creative problem-solving. Amber seeks inspiration from those who came before her, learning from their wisdom while approaching challenges with clarity and calm.

Her personal philosophy mirrors her professional one: grounded in authenticity, empathy, and curiosity. By nurturing joy, creativity, and intentional reflection, she strives to live in alignment with these values — welcoming restoration, growth, and whenever possible… a laugh along the way.