Stephanie Young, LMHC, LCMHC

Stephanie Young is a licensed clinical mental health counselor based in Salt Lake, Utah who combines practical skill building with a warm, direct approach to therapy. She holds the credentials LMHC and LCMHC, which indicate licensure as a mental health counselor, and she earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Southern Utah University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

Much of her post-master's clinical work has focused on addiction and dual diagnosis, with extensive experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. She has also been actively involved in marriage and family counseling and in coaching clients on life skills and effective communication. Her background gives her a broad perspective on how mood, relationships, and behavior interact in everyday life.

Professionally oriented toward cognitive behavioral methods, Stephanie emphasizes concrete behavioral change while also valuing the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress. She balances a willingness to challenge patterns and call out obstacles with a creative use of techniques and interventions that keep therapy engaging and practical. Her approach aims to help clients feel ready for change and supported throughout the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods as cornerstones of her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, addictions, and other challenges, offering practical tools for coping and problem solving. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client is guided to explore values, goals, and personal strengths to build self-understanding and healthier relationships.

She also brings elements of motivational interviewing to conversations when clients are weighing change, using a collaborative, empathic style to explore ambivalence and encourage commitment to achievable steps. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend these approaches to match each person’s needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Stephanie works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on goals, preferences, and practical needs. Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to attend regularly, fit therapy into a busy life, and access support from home or work. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication while allowing therapists to deliver consistent, focused care.