Sandee Young, LCSW

Sandee Young is a licensed clinical social worker in Idaho who brings 21 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and loss, and build self-esteem and confidence while also supporting those coping with depression. Sandee has worked with LGBTQ+ clients throughout her career and adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique needs and identity. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines clinical training with practical skills to help clients find clearer pathways forward.

Sandee emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, creating a space where clients can explore difficult feelings and pursue meaningful change. She views seeking help as an act of courage and aims to support and empower people as they take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her approach is collaborative and tailored, with a focus on practical strategies and emotional understanding that address the specific challenges each client brings.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Sandee Young uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in ways that fit modern life. One approach focuses on skills-based coping strategies - practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and everyday overwhelm by changing thought patterns and building healthy routines. Another approach centers on grief and loss processing - helping people make sense of painful experiences, integrate loss into their lives, and find ways to move forward while honoring what they have lost. Both approaches emphasize measurable strategies and collaborative goal-setting to address immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Sandee partners with each client to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The process is collaborative and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this style of care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access regular sessions from home or on the go, support consistent follow-up between meetings, and provide flexible options that fit varied schedules. These formats help maintain continuity of care while allowing therapists and clients to focus on meaningful change.