Gwendolyn Young
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Gwendolyn
My name is Gwendolyn Young, I come to the counseling profession with life experiences that have molded me into the unique and determined person that I am today. While in my storm I did not understand, at times I felt hopeless. However, once I was able to break through the tension, I became mindful and aware of who I am as a person. Today I now understand that there are lessons to learn from the good things in life as well as the bad experiences that life has to offer. The benefits of those lessons were astronomical. Through it all I never gave up on myself even if the odds were totally against me. I am a licensed professional counselor and addiction specialist. I have earned a master’s degree in professional counseling, a master’s degree in addiction counseling and a post-master’s in addiction specialization. I am a dedicated counselor that understand the many turmoil’s of those who seek my help. Additionally, I am a person-centered clinician skilled in the use of various theoretical orientations that will help the person to break through their life situation (s).
What Gwendolyn helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
How Gwendolyn works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She is very understanding and knows how to ask a question to make you realize. When you give the answer, where are the problems stemmed from.”
- “She listens to everything and like any great therapist she makes me work on my answers. She works with me to get to the truth of the matter.”
- “Finally feeling seen and able to move forward with an action plan.”
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- “Great always checks in!”
- “Thank Gwendolyn for being attentive, positive and understanding. You made some suggestions that I have considered, which gave me hope for what I’m believing God for is going to come to past.”
- “Mrs. Young was so caring and she listened to everyone said. She provided resources for me to read until my next appointment. Thank Mrs. Young!”
- “Gwendolyn Young appears to be a helpful professional who digs just enough to identify the presenting problem and then give helpful guidance to the client to facilitate positive change in the clients expereince.”
- “Super honest”
- “Gwendolyn is an amazing therapist. She listens to me and my concerns. She’s nonjudgmental and so nice. She’s easy to talk to and has given me valuable tools for healing.”
- “Our first meeting was great. While I did get emotional, I had this feeling that everything was going to work out and that Gwen really does listen and has tools to help me better myself.”
- “She’s been wonderful since our first visit, it’s been about 2-3 years now and I have never wanted to have another therapist. Thank you so much Mrs. Gwen!”
- “She is the best.”
- “Mrs Gwen is Very Knowledgeable and Professional as well as an Amazing Listener. I'm Thankful to be Connected to Her The Right Therapist for Me. ✨✨✨✨✨”
- “Gwen has helped me through a very difficult time! To have someone to listen to me, not judge me, show empathy, give me strength by reminding me of my self-worth has been extremely satisfying. A lifetime of issues has been dumped in her lap and we've only just scratched the surface. I'm thankful to have found her and BH.”
- “She is very professional and intelligent.”
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