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Gwendolyn Young, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

My name is Gwendolyn Young, I come to the counseling profession with life experiences that have molded me into the unique and determined person that I am today. While in my storm I did not understand, at times I felt hopeless. However, once I was able to break through the tension, I became mindful and aware of who I am as a person. Today I now understand that there are lessons to learn from the good things in life as well as the bad experiences that life has to offer. The benefits of those lessons were astronomical. Through it all I never gave up on myself even if the odds were totally against me. I am a licensed professional counselor and addiction specialist. I have earned a master's degree in professional counseling, a master's degree in addiction counseling and a post-master's in addiction specialization. I am a dedicated counselor that understand the many turmoil’s of those who seek my help. Additionally, I am a person-centered clinician skilled in the use of various theoretical orientations that will help the person to break through their life situation (s).

Professional experience

11 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

VA LPC 0701010527

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gwendolyn Young. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Gwendolyn is very kind and supportive of my issues. She helped me realize my potential and how much I was in my own way. I appreciate her so much!!

Written on May 25, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life

She’s my perfect match

Written on Apr 30, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

She's lovely. I feel like someone's actually listening and understanding me now! She says I make sense, lol which is exceedingly kind. But she also gives you tough love and truth.

Written on Apr 25, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem

Gwen is there to help me sift through my emotions and past stories. I’m grateful for her positive influence on how I see myself and not allow ongoing me to slip into old habits of negativity.

Written on Apr 24, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Mrs. Young is an excellent therapist. She took the time to listen to all my needs . She was very caring and empathetic and this made it easier for me to open up to her to discuss my issues. I have learned so much fr her . Please recognize Mrs. Young for her excellent work.!

Written on Apr 05, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

I always leave a session feeling a relief of getting my feelings out and that we find my deepest problems and topics quickly. I feel like I get genuine advice that is empowering and it’s not just a venting session.

Written on Mar 30, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes