Sandee Young

Sandee Young is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports those navigating LGBTQ matters and life transitions.

Clients can expect straightforward, respectful conversations focused on what matters most to them. Sandee tailors sessions and plans to each person. She aims to help people build confidence, cope with loss, and find clearer direction.

Her background includes long-term practice in community and clinical settings, giving her familiarity with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and caregiving stress. She also addresses issues such as sleep and eating concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

Sandee works with people concerned about aging and geriatric issues and those dealing with hospice and end-of-life counseling questions. She pays attention to family of origin patterns, communication problems, and guilt or shame that can affect daily life.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs. She encourages people to bring their goals and to try practical steps between meetings. Her approach is steady and respectful while focused on meaningful change.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online

Sandee draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people through grief, anxiety, and major life changes. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with clearer, more realistic thoughts; this can ease worry and improve mood. Another approach focuses on building practical skills for managing stress, sleep, and daily routines so people can feel more in control of everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandee will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and invites feedback to keep sessions relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It can also allow continuity of care for those dealing with caregiving demands or hospice and end-of-life questions. Licensed professionals aim to make remote sessions practical and focused on real-life changes rather than promising a specific outcome.