Hello! I am a Clinical Psychologist licensed in Pennsylvania with over twenty years of experience practicing psychotherapy. I earned a doctorate (PhD) in clinical psychology from Georgia State University. I have worked with clients of various ages (e.g., children to older adults) in a variety of settings (e.g., outpatient community mental health and health centers; outpatient private practices; inpatient units of private and public hospitals; a state psychiatric hospital; and a university counseling center). In addition, I have worked with clients experiencing a wide variety of psychological challenges and concerns, including: mood disorders (depression and bipolar); anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety; obsessive-compulsive disorder; and panic disorder); psychotic disorders; attentional difficulties; impulse control and behavioral problems; substance use and misuse problems; and problems associated with significant stress and trauma (acute-, post-, and complex post-traumatic stress disorders). Additionally, I have assisted clients in targeting specific behaviors, including persistent suicidal ideation or acts of self-harm. I have also assisted people in working on life issues and challenges, such as: grief; shame; adjustment difficulties; stress related to employment, education, or relationships; relationship difficulties; parenting challenges; self-esteem issues; problems related to identity; and experiences of imposter phenomenon.
While I view clients' difficulties and the therapy process through the lens of psychodynamic theory, my therapy style (or how I am "in the room") is warm, collaborative, empathic, and client centered. I work hard to be present, listen attentively, and understand a client's experience from his/her/their perspective. Also, I utilize techniques and strategies from various psychotherapies, including: cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based-cognitive-behavioral, dialectal-behavioral, compassion-focused, emotion-focused, narrative, and humanistic-existential therapies. I view clients as experts of their experience and work collaboratively on goals established for making psychological changes to improve their lives.
You're brave in seeking therapy to explore making constructive changes in your life. I look forward to working with you in this endeavor!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA Psychologist PS016165
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Dr. Young Is a wonderful Psychologist. She listens to you with an open mind and helps you to work through whatever you're going through. Dr. Young is kind, caring, and compassionate.
Written on Jan 08, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 8 months
Nice and patient. Very professional and helpful.
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Dr. Young is exactly what I've been wanting in a therapist for a long time: extremely professional, very thorough and detailed in her guidance of our sessions and she always ensures that I'm she fully understands me. She has the authority I want in a therapist but she 100% lets the sessions flow based on my needs at the time. I especially appreciate how many notes she takes and is able to refer back to as our sessions have progressed each week and I feel very safe and understood by her.
Written on Sep 18, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Young is a very empathetic and knowledgeable professional. She has much insight and has been able to accurately assess the help I needed, offer realistic suggestions for goals and personal things for me to work on. She is easy to talk to and very responsive.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am most grateful for Dr. Young's insights and compassion. I feel seen and heard.
Written on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I'm truly thankful that you are my therapist Dr. Young. You are genuinely very caring and it means so much to me. This evening I received a message from you wishing me luck on my surgery. I teared up at work after reading it. It's the little things that make a difference and mean the most.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes