Shannon Young, LCSW

Shannon Young is a licensed therapist based in New York with five years of hands-on clinical experience. As an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), she has supported people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, major life transitions, and difficulties with focus, memory, and concentration. She aims to cultivate a warm, nonjudgmental space where individuals can speak openly and explore what is on their minds. Shannon approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership, working with each person to identify realistic goals and practical steps toward the changes they want to make in their life. Taking the first step toward feeling better can feel daunting, and she offers steady support through the process, meeting clients where they are and helping them move forward at a pace that feels right. Her practice emphasizes empathy, clear communication, and actionable strategies to address everyday challenges and emotional concerns, so people feel seen and supported as they work toward their goals.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Shannon employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, helping people reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression through structured, practical work. She also uses skills-based strategies that build coping tools for attention and concentration, improve communication in relationships, and support people through life transitions and decision points. These approaches emphasize real-world skills that can be practiced between sessions to create measurable progress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Shannon works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to set clear priorities, adjust strategies over time, and ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and for the format of sessions. Clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that fits their life. This range of options makes it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and adapt care to changing schedules and needs.