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Deonia Young, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed social worker supporting growth and healing
  • Anxiety and trauma care
  • Parenting and family help
  • CBT and DBT informed

About Deonia Young

Deonia Young is a licensed social worker who combines clinical training with a compassionate, flexible style to help people navigate life’s challenges. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and brings six years of clinical experience to her practice in Georgia.

Her work focuses on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and family difficulties, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. She also attends to issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, family of origin concerns, and life-purpose questions. Deonia integrates elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Known for creating an open, nonjudgmental space, she supports clients in identifying patterns, building coping skills, and making practical changes. Her approach emphasizes collaboration - working together to set achievable goals and to try strategies that fit each person’s values and day-to-day life. Taking a first step into therapy can be difficult, and Deonia aims to meet people where they are with warmth and practical guidance.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Deonia Young have?

Deonia Young has 6 years of experience.

Is Deonia Young a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LCSW, LICSW. License details: CA LCSW 121627, AL LICSW 6090C.

In which languages does Deonia Young provide therapy?

Deonia Young provides therapy in English.

Where is Deonia Young located?

Deonia Young is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Deonia Young as my therapist?

You can work with Deonia Young through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deonia Young work with international clients?

Deonia Young does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deonia 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and skill building



Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps people explore connection, trust, and attachment injuries and is often useful for family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and attachment-related distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with focus or self-esteem and offers concrete strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, anger, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deonia works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that feel most helpful. Clients and therapist choose techniques together and adjust them as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful, practical improvements.

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