- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and EMDR
- Attachment work
About Erik
Erik Young is an LMHC and LPC practicing in Florida with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults and young adults on stress, anxiety, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and grief among other issues. He also addresses mood and behavioral concerns such as depression, bipolar issues, ADHD, and problems with sleep and eating.
Erik takes a direct, practical approach. He helps people talk through relationship and intimacy problems and the effects of attachment or family of origin difficulties. He offers support for caregivers and fathers dealing with stress and role changes. He also works with people navigating adoption, abandonment, or blended family challenges.
In sessions he uses methods like attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, EMDR for trauma, and mindfulness practices. That mixture lets him match tools to a person's situation and pace the work so it fits real life. He helps people build skills for managing anxiety, impulsivity, guilt, and shame.
Erik has experience supporting clients with neurodevelopmental differences and intellectual disability, and he includes communication and co-morbidity in case planning. He can help with career stress, feelings of being behind, and the practical pressures of early adulthood.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It looks at how early bonds affect current trust, communication and reactions, which helps with relationship struggles and attachment issues.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and goals. The therapist listens without directing, then helps people clarify what matters to them and make changes that fit their daily life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thought and behavior patterns into manageable steps. It teaches practical skills for reducing anxiety, improving sleep and changing unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erik will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and comfort level. That means trying an approach, checking progress, and shifting direction if something does not fit.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into school, work or busy schedules because they reduce travel time and make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to schedule around classes and shifts. If you need a quieter session, or a brief coaching-style check-in, mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire so format and length can be discussed before the first appointment.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, depression and bipolar concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
He blends attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR and mindfulness. The mix is used to match the work to practical goals and day-to-day needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults across a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida with licensure reflected as FL LMHC and PA LPC.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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