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Claudia Young

Claudia Young, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate clinician for everyday struggles

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  • Depression and anxiety
  • Practical coping skills
  • English and Spanish

About Claudia

Claudia Young is an LCSW who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship strain. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 15 years of clinical experience to sessions. Claudia focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more in control.

Claudia uses a trauma-informed view and keeps sessions warm and nonjudgmental. She meets clients where they are and encourages small, doable changes that fit daily life. Her work often combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with acceptance-based and attachment-informed tools.

Over her career she has worked with many types of concerns, including addictions, parenting strain, career shifts, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Claudia draws on a range of approaches so treatment can be tailored to each person.

Claudia earned a master’s degree from California State University, Chico and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential in California. She frames therapy as collaborative and focuses on building skills alongside emotional understanding. Practical exercises and real-life homework are common parts of sessions.

People who choose her often want support that is straightforward and compassionate. She helps clients develop clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and better coping strategies. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Claudia’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce distress and change patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current connections and communication, helping people improve closeness and trust.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Claudia will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then use elements from these approaches to create a plan. That plan can shift as needs or circumstances change so the work stays practical and relevant.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut down travel time, and keep check-ins short when needed. It also lets people use written exercises, in-session coaching, and homework tools that translate well to remote appointments. Licensed professionals tailor the format and techniques to fit your schedule and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, and career changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and practical. Sessions balance emotional processing with skill-building and actionable steps to use between visits.

What is her clinical background?

She has 15 years of mental health experience and uses a trauma-informed lens to guide care.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in California and completed a master’s degree at California State University, Chico.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.

How does billing or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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