Prof. Shawn Young , LICSW, LCSW

Prof. Shawn Young is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience as a therapist, counselor, and life coach. He is licensed in New Hampshire and Maine and holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, both indicating advanced training and state licensure to provide clinical social work services. Over his career he has supported people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, OCD, and ADHD among other issues.

He has spent more than a decade working in higher education, giving him insight into the stresses faced by students, faculty, and administrators, and he is also an Air Force veteran who has lived overseas. His therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, built on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he intentionally avoids stigmatizing labels. Shawn blends acceptance and commitment approaches with cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic perspectives to create treatment that fits each person’s situation.

He tailors conversations and plans to individual needs, supporting clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. He frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at empowerment and practical change, and he expresses a genuine commitment to guiding people through the work of healing and growth.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed actions that align with what matters to them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where avoidance has become limiting.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers understanding and acceptance to help the person find their own solutions. This approach supports self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and personal growth by honoring the client’s perspective.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of internal experiences, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation for stress, grief, and chronic worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Prof. Shawn Young works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or across distances. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible care and make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions.