Claudia Young, LCSW
Licensed LCSW focused on family wellbeing
- Trauma-informed care
- Family and parenting
- Stress and anxiety
About Claudia Young
Claudia Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - who brings 15 years of experience to her practice in Northern California. She holds a Master’s Degree from California State University, Chico and has spent her career offering compassionate, evidence-informed care to children, couples, families, and individuals.
Claudia’s style is empathetic, dynamic, and nonjudgmental. She focuses on creating an inviting space where clients can reflect, process, and grow while feeling supported. Committed to meeting people where they are, she emphasizes client empowerment and collaborative work so individuals take an active role in their own healing and personal development.
Working from a trauma-informed perspective, Claudia addresses a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, divorce, and career-related changes. Her background includes specialized training in play therapy for young children, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which she integrates as appropriate to meet each client’s needs.
Claudia is dedicated to personalized, effective therapy that builds resilience and supports well-being. She aims to help clients cultivate greater fulfillment and peace as they navigate life’s challenges.
Claudia’s style is empathetic, dynamic, and nonjudgmental. She focuses on creating an inviting space where clients can reflect, process, and grow while feeling supported. Committed to meeting people where they are, she emphasizes client empowerment and collaborative work so individuals take an active role in their own healing and personal development.
Working from a trauma-informed perspective, Claudia addresses a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, divorce, and career-related changes. Her background includes specialized training in play therapy for young children, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which she integrates as appropriate to meet each client’s needs.
Claudia is dedicated to personalized, effective therapy that builds resilience and supports well-being. She aims to help clients cultivate greater fulfillment and peace as they navigate life’s challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Claudia Young have?
Claudia Young has 15 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Claudia Young a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in California. License details: CA LCSW 65026.
In which languages does Claudia Young provide therapy?
Claudia Young provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Claudia Young located?
Claudia Young is located in California.
How can I work with Claudia Young as my therapist?
You can work with Claudia Young through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Claudia Young work with international clients?
Claudia Young does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Claudia Young cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches into Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful steps toward them while learning practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where getting unstuck and moving forward matters.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that form in relationships and how early attachment experiences influence current connection and trust. It is useful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and healing from abandonment or family of origin issues.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist supports the client’s own capacity for growth. This approach suits people seeking a collaborative, empowering space to explore identity, self-esteem, and coping with change.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. Claudia collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and present needs, adjusting strategies over time so care remains responsive and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility and access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, parenting, and daily life, and allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.