- Behavior-focused work
- Warm direct feedback
- Adds creativity to sessions
About Stephanie
Stephanie Young is a licensed mental health counselor who blends practical approaches with a warm, direct style. She uses clear, behavior-focused work to help people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, and low mood. Stephanie emphasizes building a working relationship so clients feel understood and able to change.
She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from La Salle University and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Southern Utah University. For the past 13 years she has focused much of her post-master's work on addiction and dual diagnosis, which often includes depression, anxiety, and personality concerns.
Stephanie also has substantial experience addressing communication problems, relationship and blended family challenges, and life-skill coaching. She often uses techniques that target specific thoughts and behaviors while also practicing listening and direct feedback in sessions.
Her approach mixes cognitive behavioral methods with client-centered emphasis and motivational interviewing. She encourages honest, practical conversation and sometimes pushes clients to notice and test patterns that get in the way of goals. Creativity in session is used to keep work engaging and relevant.
People who want straightforward, behavior-oriented help with parenting pressures, adoption and foster care concerns, career stress, or social anxiety may find her style a fit. Stephanie works with adults seeking to build new skills, manage strong emotions, and navigate life changes in a focused way.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship so people feel heard and able to set their own goals. This approach helps those who need a supportive space to sort out feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises and practical homework. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day problems that respond to skill practice.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with each client to pick and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and personal preference. Sessions can shift over time from more listening and coaching to focused skill work as progress unfolds.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving. It also makes collaborating with a therapist possible when staying local would be difficult. Ask about available session formats when you begin the matching process to find what fits best.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Utah, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, parenting, career strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is behavior-oriented and practical, using cognitive-behavioral methods alongside client-centered listening. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of post-degree experience, with much of that time focused on addiction and dual diagnosis alongside mood and anxiety concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Utah, with credential details listed as WA LMHC and UT LCMHC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.