Diseree Young, LMSW

Diseree Young is a clinical therapist licensed in Michigan with more than 40 years of experience working across the lifespan. She holds the LMSW credential - Licensed Master Social Worker - which reflects graduate-level training and clinical practice in social work.

Over her career she has supported infants, children, adolescents, teenagers, young adults, older adults and seniors, as well as LGBTQ individuals, families and couples. Her clinical work addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, career challenges, parenting difficulties, OCD, ADHD, domestic violence, PTSD, and both physical and emotional trauma.

Her therapeutic presence is warm and engaged, described by clients as kind, passionate, interactive and supportive. She integrates reality-based methods with humanistic psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques, while keeping a person-centered focus that adapts to each client’s needs. Diseree emphasizes the strengths clients already bring to change and offers encouragement and structured support to help them make steady, meaningful progress. She approaches therapy as a step-by-step process aimed at increasing everyday well-being and helping people build a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful life goals. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, grief and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach supports self-exploration and strengthens confidence in decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT is a structured method that examines patterns of thinking and behavior and develops practical skills to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diseree Young collaborates with clients to identify which methods align with their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains a good fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls or phone, and shorter interactions are available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family and other responsibilities, and help clients maintain continuity of treatment from locations across Michigan. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide meaningful, goal-focused work that fits each client’s life.