Dr. Sharon Young, PA Psychologist
Practical, collaborative therapy for life changes
Details
| Name | Dr. Sharon Young |
|---|---|
| Credentials | PA Psychologist |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 22 |
About Sharon
Dr. Sharon Young welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward. She offers steady, compassionate support and helps people sort through relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and problems with sleep or parenting.
Her approach is conversational and practical, aimed at clear goals and gradual change. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a Pennsylvania Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS016165) with 22 years of experience.
Background and approach
Her background includes work in outpatient community mental health centers, independent practice, inpatient hospital units, a state psychiatric hospital, and a university counseling center. This range has shaped a versatile approach to common and complex difficulties. Dr.
Young draws on Narrative therapy ideas alongside attachment-based and client-centered ways of working. She also uses cognitive behavioral and emotion-focused methods when they fit a person's goals. Sessions tend to focus on stories people tell about themselves, patterns that cause pain, and small changes that build new outcomes.
In sessions she aims to be warm, present, and collaborative. She listens closely to understand each person's viewpoint and helps set realistic goals. The work can include talking through painful memories, practicing new ways to handle stress, or changing habits that get in the way of daily life.
People often come for help with relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, grief, and coping with major life changes. Dr. Young combines evidence-informed techniques with a respectful, patient style to help people move toward clearer choices.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Sharon works with, alongside the areas below.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sharon directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sharon directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment work online
Dr. Young uses Narrative therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. This approach looks at recurring themes and helps people try different ways of describing problems so new choices become possible. Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape current patterns in relationships and emotional responses; it can help people understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions and how to build more supported ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Young collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and comfort level. That might mean starting with Narrative conversations, adding attachment-focused exercises, or using client-centered techniques to pace progress together.
Online sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and messaging work well for short check-ins, pacing exercises, or when writing about experiences helps reflection. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, fit different communication styles, and make it easier to keep continuity in care when life is busy.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and client centered. Sessions focus on understanding your story, setting clear goals, and practicing changes that fit your life.
What is her professional background?
She has a doctorate in clinical psychology and 22 years of experience across community mental health, independent practice, hospital units, a state psychiatric hospital, and a university counseling center.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as a Pennsylvania Psychologist with the designation PA Psychologist PS016165 and is based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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