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Kristin Young

Kristin Young

LCSW

New Jersey

Open, nonjudgmental support for sexuality and relationships

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06252300
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

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    • Sexuality-affirming therapy
    • Relationship-focused
    • Values-driven work

    About Kristin

    Kristin Young is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions related to sexual identity and orientation.

    She often works with issues tied to sexuality, including sexual dysfunction, kink and BDSM, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and gender dysphoria. Kristin also supports people facing body image concerns, isolation or loneliness, social anxiety, and young adult issues. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about their concerns.

    Her style blends practical techniques with a collaborative, client-centered attitude. Kristin uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try small changes. She also draws on attachment-based ideas when relationships and closeness are central to the problem.

    Kristin emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives. Sessions focus on goals the client chooses and on building skills that fit daily life. She encourages honest conversation about values, identity, and sexual needs.

    With seven years of experience, Kristin aims to help people take the first steps toward clearer choices and more satisfying relationships. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.

  2. Approaches that guide online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons for wanting different choices and building motivation step by step.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values-based action so people can move toward a life they find meaningful even when discomfort appears.

    Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connection and trust. This approach can help when anxiety or intimacy problems are tied to expectations about closeness and safety in relationships.

    Kristin sees choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and how they like to work. That choice may shift as therapy progresses.

    Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins during transitions. If you want to know which session formats are offered now, please confirm the current options before booking so you can pick what fits your schedule and daily routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepression

    Additional focus areas

    BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageGender dysphoriaIsolation / lonelinessPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    New Jersey

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Kristin help with?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBT-related concerns. She also works with sexual concerns like dysfunction, kink and BDSM, polyamory, and gender dysphoria.

    What is her general therapy style?

    Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She focuses on honest conversation, practical skills, and aligning work with each person's values.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of relationship and sexuality concerns.

    What credential does she hold and where is she located?

    She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and provides services from that state.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are sessions paid for?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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