Sonya Young, LPCC

Sonya Young is a California-licensed therapist holding an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential, and she brings five years of clinical experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges with concentration and focus often associated with ADHD. In addition to these core areas, she works with concerns such as body image, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia. Sonya approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert on their own story and that their strengths are essential tools in facing life’s challenges. She aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore patterns, build practical skills, and uncover clearer paths toward greater wellbeing. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and Sonya is committed to supporting clients through that process with empathy and practical guidance.

Her style emphasizes evidence-based techniques delivered in a respectful, nonjudgmental manner, helping clients set achievable goals and develop strategies that fit their daily lives. Sonya works with adults who want to improve focus, reduce anxiety, build confidence, or strengthen relationships, always tailoring care to the person in front of her rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.

Evidence-Based Techniques Delivered Online

Sonya uses evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change and skill building. She employs cognitive and behavioral strategies that help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop healthier responses - these techniques are often used to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address self-critical thinking. She also incorporates skills-based interventions aimed at improving attention, organization, and emotional regulation, which can be especially helpful for clients dealing with ADHD, concentration difficulties, and overwhelm.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Sonya collaborates with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Sonya is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the way of communicating that best supports progress with stress, anxiety, focus, and confidence concerns.