- Social anxiety and phobia
- Kink and BDSM matters
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Kristin
Kristin Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with seven years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and depression. Kristin also addresses sexual concerns including kink and BDSM, sexual dysfunction, and challenges around polyamory and gender dysphoria.
Kristin uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She listens to what a person is facing and helps them choose practical steps to try. Conversations cover communication, boundaries, and ways to manage strong feelings that come up in social situations and relationships.
Her work draws on a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts, test unhelpful patterns, and take actions that matter to them. Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy inform how she looks at relationship patterns and emotional responses.
Kristin aims to address sexual diversity without judgment and to help clients talk about intimate topics plainly. She helps people who feel isolated or struggle with social anxiety and phobia find ways to connect that fit their values and limits.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in New Jersey. People who want to begin can use the site’s matching process to pick a first session and see which formats are offered before scheduling.
How Kristin’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. This can help with social anxiety by focusing on meaningful steps rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to test and change patterns that keep anxiety and avoidance in place.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Kristin will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That may mean using ACT skills one week and CBT techniques the next, or drawing on attachment ideas when relationship issues come up.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know whether video, phone, or in-person options are available. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or school and to have shorter check-ins when time is limited. They also allow people to practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into the conversation for problem solving and feedback.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, and depression, including sexual concerns such as kink, BDSM, and sexual dysfunction.
How does she approach therapy?
She mixes evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment and emotionally-focused ideas to address behavior, thoughts, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristin has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options and scheduling flow on the site.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.