Therapist profile
Linda Young, LCSW-C
LCSW-C focused on family and parenting concerns
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Linda
Linda Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) based in Maryland with 25 years of experience. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She began her career in Boston, Massachusetts, where she spent about 17 years providing mental health services in a range of settings. After moving to Maryland in 2013 she continued similar work, including supporting people with substance use challenges and co-occurring mental health concerns. In recent years she focused on therapy for adults in a substance abuse treatment program, addressing depression, anxiety, panic, social phobia, trauma, grief, adjustment to chronic illness, and combined mental health and substance use issues.
Linda holds a Master of Social Work from Simmons College Graduate School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies and Graphic Design from Simmons College. She uses evidence-informed methods to help people understand and manage their difficulties.
Her approach blends psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy with trauma-focused methods and inner child work. She explains problems clearly and offers education about specific concerns so people better recognize patterns and options.
Sessions aim to build a working relationship, identify strengths, and put practical strategies in place. Her background includes psychosocial assessment work and experience as a mobile crises clinician assessing safety in homes, schools, and residential settings.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Linda uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stressful routines. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that developed over time and how past relationships affect present reactions; it can help with recurring relationship and family problems. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing impact, often combined with skills to manage strong emotions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with the person to decide which methods fit their concerns, goals, and preferences. That discussion guides how sessions are structured and which tools are emphasized over time.
The practical benefit of online work is that it can fit into everyday life and scheduling more easily. Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and schedule appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities. Therapists and licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and session pacing so therapy can be effective even when meetings happen remotely.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems can she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused methods, and inner child work to help people learn skills and understand underlying patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of clinical experience, including many years working in Boston and continuing practice in Maryland since 2013.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.