Who we are
Jennifer R. Young, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, NCC
Dr. Jennifer R. Young is the Founder and Clinical Director of With Grace Counseling & Consulting International, PLLC. Licensed in Illinois and Indiana, she specializes in Christ-centered, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples while also supporting individuals and families facing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Dr. Young is deeply committed to helping clients strengthen emotional bonds, heal relational wounds, and develop secure, meaningful connections within themselves and with others.
Her clinical approach is rooted in attachment theory and integrates evidence-based practices with a faith-informed perspective. She is known for creating a therapeutic environment that is both compassionate and structured, allowing clients to safely explore vulnerability, process unresolved experiences, and experience lasting transformation. Dr. Young is particularly passionate about working with couples to interrupt negative relational cycles, foster emotional responsiveness, and rebuild trust through deeper connection.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Young serves as a professor at Northeastern Illinois University, where she mentors and trains future counselors. Her academic work emphasizes culturally responsive care, ethical practice, and the integration of attachment-based frameworks within diverse communities. She is also a speaker, consultant, and workshop facilitator, equipping churches, organizations, and professionals with practical tools to bridge faith and mental health.
Dr. Young’s work is guided by a belief that healing happens in the context of safe, supportive relationships. She is dedicated to walking alongside clients with grace, helping them move toward wholeness, clarity, and meaningful change.
Accepts BCBS PPO, BCBSIL Community, United Healthcare, Aetna, Private Pay
Cigna & BCBS HMO Pending
Waitlist Only
LeVar B. Young, CCLC
LeVar Young is a Certified Christian Life Coach who offers faith-based coaching focused on personal growth, goal setting, and spiritual development. He helps clients gain clarity, build accountability, and align their lives with their values and Christian faith.
Coaching areas include life direction, relationships, mindset, habit development, and spiritual growth, using goal-setting and biblically grounded encouragement.
Important Information:
Coaching services are non-clinical and are not a substitute for counseling or mental health treatment. LeVar Young is not a licensed therapist and does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Individuals seeking mental health support are encouraged to work with one of our licensed clinicians.
Private Pay Only
Accepting New Clients
Latasha Erving, MA, LPC
Latasha Erving, LPC, is a Christ-centered counselor who specializes in individual therapy for women and older adults. She provides compassionate, faith-informed care to support clients through life transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth in a safe and grace-filled environment. Latasha is passionate about helping clients navigate seasons of change, including grief, aging, identity shifts, and evolving family roles, while honoring both their emotional experiences and spiritual values.
Her approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and a deep respect for each client’s unique story. She works collaboratively with clients to foster self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and cultivate resilience, empowering them to move forward with clarity and confidence. Latasha integrates practical therapeutic strategies with a faith-based perspective, creating space for healing that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.
Latasha is especially committed to creating a warm, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. She believes that meaningful change happens within safe, trusting relationships and is dedicated to walking alongside her clients with grace, compassion, and intentional care.
Accepts BCBS PPO, BCBSIL Community, United Healthcare, Aetna, Private Pay
Cigna & BCBS HMO Pending
Accepting New Clients