Linda Young, LCSW-C

Linda Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) based in Maryland with 25 years of clinical experience. She takes a warm, welcoming approach and focuses on building a working relationship that feels safe and respectful. Linda emphasizes practical conversation and clear steps so people know what to expect from sessions.

Her work centers on trauma and abuse alongside a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem. She also helps people facing life changes, career stress, bipolar mood concerns, and relationship or family struggles. Linda pays attention to how past attachments and family history affect current patterns.

Linda trained at Simmons College, earning a Master of Social Work and an undergraduate degree in African American Studies and Graphic Design. She spent many years providing mental health services in Boston before moving to Maryland in 2013. Her background includes psychosocial assessment in multiple settings and experience as a mobile crisis clinician assessing safety in homes, schools, and residential programs.

In recent years she concentrated on working with adults in substance abuse treatment programs, helping them manage depression, anxiety, panic, social phobia, trauma, grief, chronic medical adjustment, and co-occurring substance use and mental health issues. Her sessions include teaching about specific challenges and developing practical coping strategies.

Therapy with Linda blends psychodynamic ways of looking at patterns with cognitive behavioral tools and trauma-focused techniques. She aims to help people recognize strengths, reduce distress, and make steady changes that fit their life.

How Linda’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Linda blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside psychodynamic ideas. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the effects of traumatic events and building skills to manage strong emotions and triggers. Psychodynamic work looks at how past relationships and patterns shape current feelings and choices.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest whether CBT, trauma-focused work, psychodynamic work, or a mix makes sense. Sessions may shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed together.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow quicker follow-ups, and support consistent work during life transitions. It also lets people use quieter surroundings, opt for audio-only check-ins when needed, or schedule shorter sessions for brief check-ins. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to decide what will work best.