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Kenneth Young

Kenneth Young

LCSW

Therapist · North Carolina · 10+ years of experience

Practical, person-centered therapy for strong emotions

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  • Person-centered care
  • Practical skills
  • Goal focused

About Kenneth

Kenneth Young is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anger, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He offers a straightforward, respectful approach and focuses on building a trusting relationship first. He speaks English and practices in North Carolina as an LCSW. He centers sessions on the person in front of him, using Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to each person's priorities. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness skills are used to manage stress and ground attention when emotions feel intense. Kenneth also uses motivational interviewing to support people working toward change and narrative therapy to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves. Those tools are mixed together based on what a person needs and what works in practice. He aims to keep sessions practical and focused on real goals. He has been working in behavioral health for 10 years and holds LCSW credentials in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. That time includes helping people from a range of backgrounds with relationship concerns, parenting stress, addiction, grief, and identity-related issues such as LGBT matters and non-monogamous relationships. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location and therapist availability. Kenneth encourages taking the first step and will work collaboratively to set clear goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressEmptinessFatherhood issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania, North Carolina

Languages

English

Approaches you can use online and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to each person; it helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort feelings and decide on priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anger, anxiety, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy builds simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress during strong emotions. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to try different techniques, notice what helps, and adjust the plan based on goals and preference. That means approaches are combined in ways that make sense for each person rather than sticking to a single method. Confirm the session formats offered before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, and the therapist can tailor homework and tools to everyday routines.

At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Pennsylvania)
LCSW · No. cw016033
License (North Carolina)
LCSW · No. c015811
NPI
1972742112

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kenneth help with?

He works with people dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and caregiving stress, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He emphasizes a person-centered approach and mixes in cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to meet practical goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has 10 years of experience in behavioral health and describes a background working with people from diverse backgrounds.

What credentials and region apply?

He holds LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina. He is licensed in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as an LCSW.

Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to be sure they fit your needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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