Gwendolyn Young, LPC

Gwendolyn Young is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who blends practical strategies with compassionate care. She draws on 11 years of experience to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression, addiction concerns, and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens carefully so people feel heard and understood.

Gwendolyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and dialectical approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday skills that can be practiced between meetings. She also brings motivational interviewing and existential ideas into work with people who are rethinking life direction or struggling with purpose.

Her background includes graduate study in counseling and addiction, plus additional post-master's work in addiction specialization. That training informs a steady, nonjudgmental approach to substance use and recovery-related challenges. She aims to make each session focused and useful rather than overwhelming.

Gwendolyn pays attention to relationships, attachment patterns, and communication difficulties that often sit beneath surface problems. She helps people tackle issues like grief, intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with mood changes. The style is collaborative - the person and therapist set priorities together.

Practical matters are also part of sessions. She can help develop relapse plans, manage cravings, rehearse new ways of speaking, and build emotion regulation skills. Her goal is to leave people with tools they can use outside the therapy room.

CBT, Client-Centered Care, and DBT Skills Online

Gwendolyn often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses in day-to-day life. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood concerns.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which centers on understanding the person’s perspective and building a trusting working relationship. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when emotion regulation and coping skills are needed, such as in moments of strong stress or urges related to substance use.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and person talk about goals, try out methods, and adjust the plan based on what works. That joint process helps make sure sessions fit each person’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions are useful when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, written homework, and flexible communication during the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping continuity of care.