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Deonia Young, LICSW, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LICSW LCSW - Anxiety and stress care
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Deonia
Deonia Young is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Georgia.
Deonia uses straightforward, skills-based methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, and then try different ways of responding. That can mean learning new coping skills, practicing different ways to communicate, or setting small goals that build confidence.
Her approach pays attention to attachment and family background when those issues matter to presenting concerns. She can help with adoption and foster care questions, abandonment or attachment issues, and family of origin problems. She also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and life transitions such as midlife changes.
Deonia talks through specific problems and practical steps rather than staying general. She may use brief, goal-focused conversations, skills coaching, and motivational techniques to help people get unstuck. Progress is shaped by clear action steps and regular review of what works.
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Using CBT, attachment ideas and DBT skills online
Deonia often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT uses straightforward exercises and short experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. That can be useful when family of origin, adoption, abandonment, or caregiving roles affect present-day relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or impulsivity are a problem.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Deonia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and she will adjust the plan over time based on what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life – for example shorter check-ins between work tasks, using phone when bandwidth is low, or scheduling around caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can still use the same CBT, attachment, and DBT tools in remote sessions, focusing on practical exercises and skills practice that fit everyday routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California, Alabama, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, relationships and family issues, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different responses. That often includes specific exercises and practice between sessions.
What other therapy styles inform her work?
Her approach integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy for skills work, Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change, and Solution-Focused techniques to set short-term goals.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and has six years of clinical experience as a social worker in therapeutic roles.
Where does she practice and in which languages?
She practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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