Claudia Young
Compassionate, skill-based therapy for life challenges
LCSW California
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Claudia
Claudia Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and other life disruptions.
Background and approach
With 15 years of clinical experience, she blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with empathic support to help clients address depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and intimacy. Her work emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, encouraging clients to take an active role in setting goals and trying new skills.
Claudia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-informed approaches, client-centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. She also brings experience addressing parenting, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication and commitment issues, and challenges stemming from family of origin and abandonment concerns.
Claudia offers services in English and Spanish and provides multiple session formats to fit different schedules and preferences. She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore change, build coping skills, and work toward greater balance across relationships, career, and personal wellbeing.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Claudia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice behavioral changes that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. CBT is goal-oriented and often includes practical exercises to try between sessions.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying personal values and building willingness to accept difficult emotions while taking meaningful action. ACT can be helpful for people facing chronic stress, life changes, or persistent worries. Additionally, attachment-informed work explores how early relationship patterns shape current communication and intimacy, and it can support growth in relationships and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine techniques from CBT, ACT, and attachment-based methods to create a personalized plan. This collaborative tailoring helps clients test what works best for them over time.
Online therapy with Claudia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and allow clients to continue therapeutic work even when life is busy or circumstances change.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish