- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Grief
About Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn Young is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who brings 11 years of clinical experience to her work. She writes from personal experience and aims to meet people where they are. Her approach focuses on practical change and steady support for everyday struggles.
She uses person-centered ideas to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. That means listening first and helping people identify what matters most to them. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and coping.
Background and approach
Gwendolyn has a strong background in addiction counseling and holds graduate degrees in professional counseling and addiction counseling, plus a post-master's in addiction specialization. She combines those perspectives when addressing substance use and related challenges. Her work also covers grief, anxiety, mood disorders, and issues tied to self-esteem and life transitions.
Parents looking for practical guidance may find her style straightforward and focused on real-world solutions. She talks through communication strategies, anger management, and ways to cope with stress and change. Sessions aim to produce steps that can be tried between meetings, then adjusted as needed.
Clients can expect a collaborative atmosphere where goals are set together. Gwendolyn practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. She offers multiple online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
What Gwendolyn works with
Everything Gwendolyn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gwendolyn helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- 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
Approaches Gwendolyn lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online care
Gwendolyn uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship, which helps people clarify values and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and offers concrete exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are also used when people need tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication.Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt strategies to match individual goals and preferences. That collaborative process means trying an approach, reviewing how it goes, and shifting course when needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can fit quick updates, journaling-type exchanges, or ongoing support between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible so conversations can fit into busy schedules and changing needs.
Questions people ask about Gwendolyn
What concerns does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related mood or life-change problems.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses clear strategies from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches to support change and coping.
What professional background does she bring?
She has 11 years of experience and a background in addiction counseling, with graduate degrees in professional counseling and addiction counseling plus a post-master's in addiction specialization.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She holds a Virginia LPC credential and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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