KY Portrait of Kenneth Young

Kenneth Young, LCSW

Practical support for anxiety and life transitions

10 years in practice · based in North Carolina · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Kenneth

Kenneth Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or depression. He focuses on steady, practical support so people can make clearer choices and feel more in control. Kenneth writes plainly and meets people where they are without judgment.

He practices from a person-centered stance, which means he pays close attention to each person's goals and priorities. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on mindfulness to calm intense emotions.

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Background and approach

Sessions mix conversation, simple exercises, and goal-focused steps tailored to the person's life. Kenneth brings ten years of direct clinical experience and holds licenses to practice in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. He has a background working across behavioral health settings and with diverse communities, and he uses that experience to adapt approaches to different needs.

Common topics he addresses include anxiety, stress, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, addiction concerns, and questions about sexual culture and non-monogamy. He also supports people dealing with career decisions, money stress, life transitions, and feelings of isolation. People can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through problems, set small goals, and try practical strategies between sessions.

Kenneth encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes and helps clients find what actually works in their daily lives.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's own goals; online sessions let the therapist and client talk through priorities and make plans that fit day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; online meetings are used to review patterns, try brief exercises, and assign small practice tasks between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy uses short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and ground a person in the present; these exercises translate well to video or phone sessions and can be practiced during the week.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals, adjusting techniques as needs evolve. That shared decision-making helps keep sessions focused and relevant to real problems.

Online formats offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting quick coaching between scheduled sessions. Together these options help people fit therapy into busy lives and continue work between meetings.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Kenneth address?
He works with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He starts from a person-centered approach that follows the client's goals, and mixes in cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to build practical skills.
What experience does he have?
Kenneth has ten years of direct clinical experience in behavioral health and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in North Carolina and Pennsylvania and is based in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania, North Carolina
Languages
English

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