Meet Dr. Carl L. Young Founder | Mental Health Counselor | Life Coach | Published Author | Advocate
Dr. Carl L. Young, PhD is the visionary behind Increasing Life Chances 4 You a trauma-informed, globally accessible practice offering mental health coaching, counseling, and life transformation. With a doctorate in Behavioral Health and Organizational Leadership, and advanced degrees in Political Science, World History, and Sociology, Carl brings both academic rigor and lived compassion to every session. He’s worked across cultures and generations as a youth advocate, behavioral specialist, and mental health practitioner supporting individuals, couples, and families through trauma, transitions, and emotional healing. His approach is strengths-based, culturally responsive, and rooted in whole-person care. Carl is also a published author whose works explore the intersections of trauma, justice, and personal reckoning. His writing amplifies silenced voices and offers pathways toward healing and systemic change. A passionate community advocate for mental health equity and social justice, Carl continues to challenge and reshape systems of care through education, mentorship, and lived experience. He is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth services, he meets clients wherever they are in the world offering clarity, connection, and a path forward.