- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephanie
Stephanie Young is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 13 years of experience. She practices in Utah and lists stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns among the issues she helps with. Stephanie uses practical, behavior-focused methods alongside talking through challenges in sessions.
She trained in psychology at Southern Utah University and completed a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from La Salle University. Much of her post-master's work has focused on addictions and dual diagnosis, which brought frequent work with mood and anxiety concerns. That background also led to experience with communication problems and blended family issues.
Her approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral ideas and client-centered work. She leans on CBT to break down unhelpful patterns and build small, achievable changes. At the same time she pays attention to the relationship in the room and to clear, direct feedback when it’s needed.
Stephanie also uses motivational interviewing to support change and solution-focused techniques to identify immediate goals and steps forward. She mentions enjoying creative interventions when they can make skill practice more engaging. This practical orientation is useful for people dealing with social anxiety and phobias, phobias more broadly, and coping with life changes.
Sessions tend to focus on skill building, improved communication, and short-term goals that fit day-to-day life. People can expect straightforward conversation, behavioral experiments, and concrete strategies they can try between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes in everyday life, which helps with anxiety, phobias, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, building a working relationship, and shaping goals from the client’s priorities to support motivation and engagement.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change, especially around addictions and behavior change. That approach uses guided conversation to strengthen personal reasons for change and to plan realistic next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stephanie will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines direct, behavior-focused tools with collaborative planning so clients can try concrete steps between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In practice, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people try new skills in real settings and keep momentum between appointments.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Utah, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues among her core concerns, plus focus areas like social anxiety and phobias.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and behavior-oriented, using clear feedback and collaborative problem solving rather than long abstract talk.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience, with substantial post-master's work in addiction and dual diagnosis settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Utah; the biography lists WA LMHC and UT LCMHC as credential details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session after matching.