Lisa Young

LCSW

Pennsylvania

Practical, trauma-informed therapist and coach

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW017594

NPI

1154736783

Experience

15 years

Languages

English

Location

Pennsylvania

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1. • Trauma-informed CBT
   • Motivational interviewing
   • ADHD perspective

   About Lisa

   Lisa Young is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She also supports clients managing ADHD, intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and issues related to LGBT identity. Lisa frames therapy as practical help and coaching when needed.

   She brings 15 years of experience and a straightforward, compassionate approach. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and making steps that fit daily life. She uses conversation, skill practice, and goal-setting rather than jargon or long lectures.

   Lisa often works from a trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy stance and uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also draws on EMDR and Internal Family Systems when those approaches match a client's needs. She adapts methods to the person in front of her instead of following a rigid script.

   Her background includes personal experience with late-diagnosis ADHD, parenting two young children, and balancing a busy household. That lived perspective informs her practical, down-to-earth style. She aims to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to everyday life.

   People who come for short-term coaching or longer work find that sessions emphasize clear goals, concrete tools, and accountability. Lisa invites clients to try strategies in their daily routines and then review what worked. She offers support without judgment and focuses on small, realistic changes.

2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

   Lisa commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach relies on open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for goals like managing ADHD, reducing anxiety, or improving mood.
   
   She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes. CBT sessions often include concrete exercises and short homework tasks to practice between meetings. When trauma is central, she may use EMDR to process distressing memories; that approach involves guided bilateral stimulation and careful pacing to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.
   
   Choosing the right approach is a team decision. Lisa will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and past experiences, then suggest methods to try. Work is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
   
   Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or making it easier to meet from a quiet space. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format choices so sessions fit into everyday routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

   Also works with

   LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoaching

   Additional focus areas

   Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stress

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   15+ years

   Listed in

   Pennsylvania

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Lisa help with?

   Lisa supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and post-traumatic stress. She also helps with ADHD, intimacy-related issues, anger, low self-esteem, isolation, and end-of-life concerns.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is practical, compassionate, and straightforward. Sessions mix conversation, coaching, goal-setting, and skill practice to help clients use tools in daily life.

   What experience does she bring?

   She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and draws on both clinical and personal perspectives, including lived experience with late-diagnosis ADHD.

   What credentials and location information are on file?

   She is an LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania. Her practice and professional credential are based in that state.

   Which languages are available for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with her?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?

   Session formats are not specified in this profile. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.

   How does payment and getting started work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, 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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