Counseling Practice – Y Counseling LLC
Y Counseling LLC operates out of Altoona, Pennsylvania, with offices at 521 E 25th Avenue in IvySide Plaza. The sole clinician, identified as Heather (she/her pronouns), holds multiple credentials including EMDR certification, ICST (Sandtray therapy), and AAT-I (Animal Assisted Treatment-Interventionist). The practice notes that Heather maintains these certifications through continuing education and ongoing clinical supervision.
Individual counseling is offered for clients between the ages of 18 and 65. Core modalities include EMDR therapy, Sandtray therapy, and animal-assisted therapy involving a practice canine named Nala, who holds American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizenship certification. The practice also provides a specialized format called Sandtray Informed EMDR Intensives. CBT is referenced on the site, though the clinician notes she does not hold a formal CBT certification.
Specialty areas listed include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, grief and loss, attachment difficulties, sexual abuse, and abandonment issues. The practice specifically notes services for first responders, medical professionals, and corrections staff, with scheduling flexibility extended to those groups to accommodate non-traditional work schedules.
Sessions are available both in-person at the Altoona office and virtually across Pennsylvania through an encrypted Spruce Health application. The physical office space is described as body affirming, first-floor accessible, ADA-equipped with accessible bathrooms, and accommodating to clients using mobility aids of various kinds.
New clients schedule through an online patient portal, while returning clients use a password-protected scheduling and records portal. A $75 no-show fee applies without at least 48 hours advance notice. The practice contact number is 814-515-9020. Y Counseling LLC is currently accepting new patients for both in-person and telehealth appointments across Pennsylvania.