Claudia Young, LCSW

Claudia Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Northern California with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned a Master’s degree from California State University, Chico and blends trauma-informed, evidence-based practices with an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance to support clients through difficult transitions and long-standing concerns.

Her approach is warm and dynamic, focused on meeting clients where they are and empowering them to take an active role in their own growth. She creates an inviting space for reflection and processing, helping individuals build resilience and pursue greater fulfillment in daily life. Claudia emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies while honoring each person’s unique story and goals.

Claudia has experience working with children, families, couples, and individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, divorce, life transitions, and career changes. Her training includes play therapy for young children, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Claudia is committed to providing personalized care that fosters well-being and looks forward to supporting clients in their healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Claudia Young

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful behavior changes, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This approach supports healing around intimacy, abandonment, and relationship challenges by fostering more secure ways of relating.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Claudia works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors interventions accordingly, drawing from these approaches to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility that can make consistent care more accessible. Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules and different life circumstances. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same therapeutic tools and supportive interactions through these modalities, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions and access care from familiar surroundings.