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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.

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

Finally feeling seen and able to move forward with an action plan.

Written on Sep 24, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Great always checks in!

Written on Sep 19, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Thank Gwendolyn for being attentive, positive and understanding. You made some suggestions that I have considered, which gave me hope for what I’m believing God for is going to come to past.

Written on Sep 19, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Mrs. Young was so caring and she listened to everyone said. She provided resources for me to read until my next appointment. Thank Mrs. Young!

Written on Sep 16, 2026 after therapy with Gwendolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management