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Gwendolyn Young, LPC

Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Coping with grief and loss Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
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About me

My name is Gwendolyn Young, I come to the counseling profession with life experiences that have molded me into the unique and determined person that I am today. While in my storm I did not understand, at times I felt hopeless. However, once I was able to break through the tension, I became mindful and aware of who I am as a person. Today I now understand that there are lessons to learn from the good things in life as well as the bad experiences that life has to offer. The benefits of those lessons were astronomical. Through it all I never gave up on myself even if the odds were totally against me. I am a licensed professional counselor and addiction specialist. I have earned a master's degree in professional counseling, a master's degree in addiction counseling and a post-master's in addiction specialization. I am a dedicated counselor that understand the many turmoil’s of those who seek my help. Additionally, I am a person-centered clinician skilled in the use of various theoretical orientations that will help the person to break through their life situation (s).

Professional experience

11 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Coping with grief and loss Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Concentration, memory and focus (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

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

VA LPC 0701010527

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gwendolyn Young. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Gwendolyn is awesome. Great listener and provides great feedback. She sends worksheets to complete and talks about past experience to really connect.

Written on Nov 05, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd

Mrs. Young is an excellent therapist! From our very first session, I felt comfortable with her and appreciated how easy it was to communicate with her. In a short period of time, I’ve learned so much about myself and gained valuable tools and perspectives that have helped me grow. She is understanding, supportive, and truly listens without judgment. I’m grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and knowledgeable therapist.

Written on Nov 05, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

She is absolutely wonderful! She’s very honest, yet follows with encouragement, and has been extremely supportive! I have just began my journey with her so I am looking forward to where this will go and hopefully be a good, stable, relationship!

Written on Oct 26, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues

Highly recommended

Written on Oct 23, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

She is very understanding and knows how to ask a question to make you realize. When you give the answer, where are the problems stemmed from.

Written on Oct 05, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

She listens to everything and like any great therapist she makes me work on my answers. She works with me to get to the truth of the matter.

Written on Oct 02, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 4 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue