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Ikia K. Young, LPC-C, is a mental health therapist pursuing licensure who specializes in walking alongside others and including God's word as part of the therapy process. She believes that representation matters and hopes that being true to God's word and being honest in her failures and successes can be the ingredients that come together to speak effectively yet safely and kindly to those she comes into contact with.

Ikia Young

Ikia K. Young, LPC-C, is a mental health therapist pursuing licensure who specializes in walking alongside others and including God's word as part of the therapy process. She believes that representation matters and hopes that being true to God's word and being honest in her failures and successes can be the ingredients that come together to speak effectively yet safely and kindly to those she comes into contact with.
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6 Types of Eating Disorders

Conditions and Illnesses

Do you have an uncontrollable relationship with food, obsess about your body image or weight, or feel anxious about eating certain foods? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might have an eating disorder. Eating disorders can impair your physical, psychological, and social functioning and diminish your…
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What is Disordered Eating?

Conditions and Illnesses

Disordered eating is not an eating disorder, per se, but an abnormal eating behavior that can become dangerous if not addressed. Many people obsess over healthy eating. We label certain foods as good and others as bad, count calories, celebrate weight loss, and use certain foods as rewards. Often this…
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Is Working from Home Bad for Your Mental Health?

Careers and Work

Research shows that there may be a link between working from home and depression. Studies show that remote workers may experience feelings of isolation and loneliness, which can contribute to depression. Additionally, the blurring of boundaries between work and personal life can lead to increased stress and pressure to be…

What is Binge Eating Disorder?

Conditions and Illnesses

Binge eating is an eating disorder where a person has a pattern of intentionally and regularly eating large amounts of food to the point of discomfort at least once a week for at least three months. Binges are the rapid consumption of abnormally large amounts of food followed by feelings…

What Are Hallucinogens?

Addiction and Recovery

Hallucinogens are drugs that cause distortions in people's reality while producing a euphorically good feeling. While under the influence of hallucinogens, some people claim to see, hear, and feel things that seem real but aren't.

What Does the Bible Say About Counseling?

Culture and Society

If you’re a Christian going through mental health issues, you may find yourself wondering what the Bible says about counseling. Does the Bible’s teaching condone or condemn therapy? The short answer is, “Yes!” The Bible is the first form of support and therapy for Christians, so it definitely encourages people…