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Gwendolyn Young, LPC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn Young draws on a client-centered approach to guide people through complex life challenges, blending practical skills with empathetic listening.

Background and approach

With 11 years of clinical experience and a Virginia LPC license, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with motivational and existential perspectives to tailor care to individual needs. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD.

Young’s counseling style emphasizes resilience that grows from understanding both difficult and positive life events. She aims to help clients recognize patterns, build coping strategies, and reconnect with personal values and purpose.

Her background in addiction-related training and her focus on mood disorders, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions informs a practical, strengths-based process. Located in Virginia and working in English, she offers remote session formats that allow ongoing support even when life feels chaotic.

Prospective clients are encouraged to consider how different therapeutic tools might fit their goals so each plan can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, empathetic stance where the therapist supports clients in exploring their experiences and priorities; this approach helps people clarify values and make personal choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, or ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful when strong emotions or relationship stressors interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts techniques from these approaches so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around. Adjustments are made over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to maintain regular appointments, practice skills between sessions, and access support from wherever the client is located in Virginia or when in-person visits are not convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach centers on the client and incorporates CBT and DBT techniques alongside motivational and existential elements to foster insight and practical coping skills.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a licensed professional counselor with 11 years of experience and additional training focused on addiction-related work and mood concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Virginia LPC with the license number VA LPC 0701010527 and provides services from Virginia.
In which languages can clients work with her?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

What Gwendolyn can help with

Gwendolyn Young works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and depression.

How Gwendolyn approaches therapy

Gwendolyn's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Gwendolyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Virginia, with 11 years of clinical experience.