Prof. Shawn Young

Prof. Shawn Young is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of clinical experience. He has served as a therapist, counselor, and life coach and draws on that background to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. He has also worked in higher education for over a decade and brings understanding of student and faculty challenges. He is an Air Force veteran who has lived and worked overseas.

Shawn’s style is warm and interactive. He aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and avoids stigmatizing labels. He adapts conversations and plans to fit what a person needs rather than using one fixed method.

His practice blends acceptance and commitment strategies with client-centered and mindfulness ideas. He also uses motivational interviewing and narrative approaches when those methods match a person's goals. In sessions he focuses on clear, practical steps and on making space to talk through feelings and choices.

People come to him for many concerns, including relationship strain, career decisions, parenting pressures, trauma and grief, substance concerns, ADHD, and issues around identity and belonging. He also helps with sleep and eating problems, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

If someone is ready to begin, Shawn supports them in taking the next step toward change. He encourages honest dialogue about goals and works collaboratively to develop a plan that fits each person’s situation.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the person's lead to build understanding and self-direction. This approach supports people who want a collaborative space to sort priorities and choices.

Finding the right approach is often part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether ACT, client-centered work, mindfulness practices, or other methods fit best, and the plan can change over time based on progress and feedback.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people, remote sessions help maintain continuity during work or travel. A therapist and client can discuss session length and pacing so therapy matches daily routines and practical needs.