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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.

Gwen is heaven sent!! She is truly a blessing and I thank Yahweh for her! I would recommend her to EVERYONE! Thank you for being who you are and what you are doing!

Written on Feb 01, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

My therapist is the best. Listens, challenges and supports me when appropriate

Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 4 weeks on issues concerning addictions

I highly recommend Gwendolyn Young! She has the warmest personality, she's a great communicator and listener, and she provides insightful feedback! Her recommendations have really aided in my healing.

Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching

Gwendolyn is a listener, a thought provoker and competent advisor. She is very interactive in dialogue and strives to understand what you need to express. She has a caring and dynamic personality that just makes you feel comfortable with expressing what you otherwise would not.

Written on Dec 28, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She is the best therapist ever.

Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

She is very thoughtful and motivating. She is easy to talk to and make you feel alive again at the end of the session. With the two weeks of counseling I feel like I take 10 steps forward to healing. Thank you!

Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes