- Licensed inPennsylvania
- LicensePS016165
- NPI 1740400845
- Experience22+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Sharon
Dr. Sharon Young offers a calm, steady presence for people facing relationship strain, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and stress. She speaks plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person.
Her approach is collaborative and focused on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier. Dr. Young is a Pennsylvania psychologist with 22 years of clinical experience.
She earned a PhD in clinical psychology and has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, a state psychiatric hospital, and a university counseling center.
Background and approach
That range gives her a broad view of how problems show up across different settings. In sessions she draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people practice new ways of thinking and relating.
The work combines talking about difficult experiences with concrete skills to manage symptoms and cope with change. She has supported people dealing with mood disorders like depression and bipolar, anxiety disorders, substance concerns, trauma, and problems tied to stress or life transitions. She also helps with parenting strain, sleeping difficulties, self-esteem, anger, and compassion fatigue.
Dr. Young aims to create a respectful, empathic space where people can try new ways of relating and problem solving. She collaborates with each person to set goals and choose strategies that fit their life and values.
Credentials
- Psychologist (Pennsylvania)
- License PS016165 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1740400845 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Sharon names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and practical therapies work online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and feeling. Online sessions can use that lens to notice patterns in relationships, work through fears of abandonment or avoidance, and practice different responses in real time. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person without judgment and following their lead; it helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most in their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and reactions to different methods and adjust the plan together. That collaborative process helps pick whether more reflective work, skills training, or a mix of both will be most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging offer quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy and to keep continuity when life is busy.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, parenting challenges, sleeping troubles, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm, collaborative, empathic, and client-centered. She listens carefully and helps people set goals they find meaningful.
What kind of background does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in outpatient clinics, hospital settings, a state psychiatric hospital, and a university counseling center, working with a wide range of clinical issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Pennsylvania Psychologist, credential PA Psychologist PS016165, and practices from 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 fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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