I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California with 5 years of clinical experience. I identify as Christian and have been a practicing social worker for nearly 20 years. I have therapeutic experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My warm and flexible, integrated approach to therapy draws upon therapeutic components found within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy to support you in reaching your personal treatment goals. Taking the first step to sign up for or return to therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started in your journey of personal growth.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
AL LICSW 6090C
GA LCSW CSW009466
CA LCSW 121627
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Deonia is such a wonderful, caring and loving person! I really appreciate all of the support and understanding I receive from her!
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Deonia for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She's amazing !
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Deonia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Deonia Young is a kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable therapist. She always looked for more resources that might help me. I learned a lot from working with her.
Written on Dec 15, 2024 after therapy with Deonia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Deonia is so amazing and grateful for our time together.
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Deonia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very Professional. Very pleasant! Very understanding!
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Deonia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
The best!
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Deonia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue