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Lisa Young, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Anxiety and ADHD support
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- EMDR use when appropriate
- Goal focused coaching
About Lisa
Lisa Young is a Pennsylvania LCSW with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes, and she often supports those navigating ADHD, LGBT concerns, trauma and intimacy-related struggles.
She uses a trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach. That means sessions focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and habits, then testing practical alternatives. She combines therapeutic interventions, education, and coaching so sessions include skills practice and goal-setting as needed.
Clients work in short, focused conversations and set clear goals. Sessions can include talking through recent problems, practicing coping strategies, and planning small experiments to try between meetings. The style is direct and practical rather than long, abstract discussion.
Lisa also draws on EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems when those methods fit a person’s needs. She adapts tools based on what the client wants to work on most, for example managing anger, processing loss, or improving self-esteem.
Her personal experience with a late ADHD diagnosis informs her approach to attention differences and related challenges. Outside of work she balances family life and creative projects, which she says helps her stay grounded when supporting others.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Lisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is useful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping. EMDR is used to help process traumatic memories by combining focused attention with guided stimulation, and can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress or traumatic reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those aims. Decisions about using CBT, EMDR, or motivational strategies happen collaboratively and can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Working remotely also removes the need to arrange childcare or commute for every session, which can help maintain consistency with appointments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses a trauma-informed CBT stance to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try practical alternatives through skills practice and small experiments.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience as a clinician and brings a mix of therapeutic work, education, and coaching into sessions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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