Gwendolyn Young, LPC

Gwendolyn Young is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 11 years of clinical work. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and anger among other issues. She also lists work related to parenting, career changes, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life transitions.

Gwendolyn writes from her own experience of struggle and recovery. She says that moving through hard moments helped her notice patterns and build practical skills. That perspective shapes a straightforward style in sessions - she listens, reflects, and helps people find next steps that fit day-to-day life.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her, using client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral tools. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy, existential ideas, and motivational interviewing to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and motivation to change. These methods are used to help with issues such as anger, substance use, low self-worth, and traumatic stress.

Sessions commonly look at thoughts, behaviors, and small changes that reduce distress. She helps people notice triggers, practice different responses, and plan for realistic next moves. Work can include skills for managing intense feelings, strategies to address addictive behavior, and exploring values and purpose.

Gwendolyn emphasizes steady effort rather than quick fixes. She encourages people not to give up on themselves and supports gradual progress through practical steps and clear conversation.

How her approaches translate to online work