Erik Young, LMHC, LPC

Erik Young is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults and young adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship friction, parenting strain, and anger that affects daily life.

He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations often focus on what shows up day to day - snapping at partners, building resentment, trouble sleeping, or feeling overwhelmed at work. He uses evidence-informed methods to help people name patterns, try new responses, and practice different skills between sessions.

Erik draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early connections shape current relationships. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thoughts that fuel strong feelings and to test out alternative ways of thinking and behaving. Mindfulness practices appear in sessions as short, doable exercises to reduce reactivity and improve awareness.

When trauma is part of the picture, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is among the tools he may use to process memories that keep disturbing daily life. Client-centered work underpins his style, meaning sessions are paced around what each person needs to address in the moment.

Erik has experience with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, grief, career stress, identity issues, and caregiver strain. He also notes additional focus on attachment and family of origin issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and impulse-related difficulties. People who want clear, practical strategies for managing anger and improving relationships often seek his approach.

How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work