Gwendolyn Young, LPC

Gwendolyn Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 11 years of experience to her work. She draws on personal experience and professional training to help people navigate anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship concerns. Her approach centers on listening first and meeting each person where they are.

In sessions she uses client-centered methods to build trust and practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Motivational interviewing is used to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change.

Gwendolyn has a background in addiction counseling, including graduate work focused on substance use and recovery. That experience informs her work with people facing drug and alcohol concerns, relapse triggers, and related mood issues. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, ADHD-related struggles, and life transitions.

In the therapy room she focuses on clear, practical steps. Conversations often include identifying small behavior changes, practicing new communication habits, and building routines that support mood and relationships. She prefers simple language and concrete goals so progress can be tracked over time.

People who work with her can expect a collaborative style that balances empathy with action. She helps clients explore values, repair communication problems, and manage overwhelming feelings while keeping day-to-day functioning in sight.

How Gwendolyn Uses Therapy Methods Online

Gwendolyn often combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and make practical changes. Client-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person’s pace so they feel understood before shifting to action. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers step-by-step strategies for changing unhelpful routines.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and handling crises without making impulsive choices. The therapist and client work together to choose which tools fit the person’s goals and current life situation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. She will collaborate with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use video or phone work to keep momentum between appointments and practice new skills in daily life.