- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused work
About Stephanie
Stephanie Young is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC and LCMHC, practicing in Utah with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and issues around parenting and self-esteem. Stephanie also lists blended family issues and adoption and foster care among her focus areas.
She trained in psychology at Southern Utah University and completed a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling at La Salle University. Much of her post-master's work has involved addiction and dual diagnosis, so she is familiar with mood disorders and personality-related challenges. That background informs how she prioritizes concrete skills over long theory sessions.
Stephanie favors cognitive behavioral approaches and behavior-focused work. She pairs direct skill teaching with practical exercises people can use between sessions. She also uses client-centered principles to keep the conversation grounded in each person's experience and goals.
Her approach includes motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change, and solution-focused ideas when quick, goal-oriented steps are helpful. In practice this looks like setting clear, manageable goals, trying short experiments, and reviewing what works and what does not.
She aims to build a working relationship that balances honest feedback with practical strategies. That means pointing out habits that get in the way, practicing alternative behaviors, and tracking progress over time. For adults navigating stepfamily or blended household challenges, she offers pragmatic guidance on communication, role negotiations, and coping with changing routines.
How Stephanie applies practical therapies online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs to clarify goals, feel heard, and set the pace for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches skills to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and habit change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. That may mean combining CBT skill practice, motivational interviewing to build commitment, and solution-focused steps for immediate problems.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into busy lives because they reduce travel time and can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Online sessions also let people try short check-ins or standard-length appointments without changing their daily routine. The emphasis is on practical, usable strategies that can be tried between meetings and reviewed in follow-ups.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Utah, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues, relationship and family concerns, parenting, stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines cognitive behavioral and behavior-oriented work with client-centered conversation. She uses practical exercises and direct feedback.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical counseling settings after her graduate training.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Utah with licensure noted as WA LMHC and UT LCMHC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The site matching process will show available session types.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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