Kenneth Young

Kenneth Young is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and relationship difficulties. He focuses on practical steps clients can use to feel steadier and move toward concrete goals. He works in English and practices in North Carolina, and brings a respectful, compassionate approach to sessions.

He begins from a person-centered stance, which means he centers the conversation on what matters most to each person. That approach is paired with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and patterns. Mindfulness practices are offered to build calm and attention, and motivational interviewing helps with making change feel doable.

His background includes licensure as a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina and Pennsylvania and about 10 years of clinical experience. He has worked across behavioral health settings and with people from a range of backgrounds. He describes the relationship between therapist and client as the key part of progress.

Sessions focus on clear goals like reducing worry, improving sleep, managing anger, or sorting career decisions. He also works with issues such as addictions, grief, ADHD, intimacy-related concerns, caregiver stress, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. Clients can expect direct conversation, practical strategies, and collaborative planning.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and the process begins by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

How his approach adapts to online therapy

Kenneth uses a person-centered way of working that focuses on what matters most to each client. That means conversations begin with the client's goals and priorities, and sessions are paced to match their needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions to build momentum.

Mindfulness techniques are offered to help reduce reactivity and improve sleep and attention. These are taught in small, practical steps that clients can use during daily life, such as brief breathing exercises and simple attention practices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will check in about what methods feel helpful and adapt plans based on goals, preferences, and progress. Clients and the therapist work together to pick strategies and set achievable steps.

Specific online session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing work on symptoms like anxiety, sleep, and career planning while keeping the focus on practical skill-building and goal-setting.