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LICSW, LCSW, CSW

Deonia Young, LICSW, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Deonia

Deonia Young brings a collaborative, skills-focused approach to therapy informed by modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She emphasizes practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and the day-to-day challenges that interfere with well-being.

Background and approach

Deonia uses evidence-informed techniques to help clients build coping skills, address self-esteem concerns, and work through trauma and grief. With six years of clinical experience and licensure as LICSW, LCSW, and CSW, Deonia has supported people navigating relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

Her practice also includes attention to ADHD-related concerns, impulsivity, attachment and family of origin issues, and caregiver stress. Working in Georgia, she aims to create an accepting space where clients can explore difficult emotions and develop concrete plans for change.

Deonia frames therapy as a partnership focused on measurable progress and personal goals. She combines warmth and flexibility with structured interventions to help clients move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices and improved daily functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care



Deonia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, and it often includes practical homework and skills practice. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on progress and personal preferences so that the plan reflects what fits best for each person.

Online sessions offer flexibility by allowing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support from Georgia without rearranging an entire day, and they allow skills-based work and check-ins to continue between live sessions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach coping tools, practice new responses, and track small, measurable changes over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Deonia works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD among other related concerns.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
Her style blends structured, evidence-informed methods like CBT and DBT with motivational and solution-focused elements to teach coping skills and support practical change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with the concerns and approaches listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are on record?
Deonia holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials with license details AL LICSW 6090C and GA LCSW CSW009466 and practices in Georgia.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats can sessions take place?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California, Alabama, Georgia

Languages

English