RY Portrait of Robyn Young

Robyn Young, LICSW

Compassionate, practical therapy for anxiety and stress

8 years in practice · based in Washington · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Robyn

Robyn Young is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington with eight years of psychotherapy experience. She focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety and to help people cope with life changes. Her work often centers on improving relationships and rebuilding a stronger sense of self.

Robyn uses a mix of talk-based approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She helps clients notice unhelpful thinking, practice new behaviors, and rebuild trust with themselves and others.

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Background and approach

She pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns. That perspective can make sense of persistent worries or repeating relationship problems. Robyn also draws on mindfulness skills to help clients stay present and manage strong emotions as they arise.

In practical terms she helps with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and anger. She also supports people facing aging and geriatric concerns, life purpose questions, and communication problems. Her approach is to tailor steps so they fit daily life.

Robyn describes therapy as a collaborative effort. Together with each person she sets clear goals, checks progress, and adjusts the plan as needed. The focus is on learning skills that feel useful outside the session and on building a more authentic, resilient sense of self.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Robyn often uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand why they react the way they do in close relationships and can reduce repeated worries about connection. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Mindfulness Therapy is another part of her work and focuses on simple practices to notice thoughts and calm the body during strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Robyn collaborates with each person to choose and adjust methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in about what's helping and changes the plan if something doesn't fit.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is often used for deeper conversations and skills practice, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick skill work, or people who need support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, travel, or different time zones.
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Questions people ask

What issues does Robyn commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, women's issues, and aging and geriatric concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a conversational, collaborative style that blends client-centered care with cognitive and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on practical skills, understanding patterns, and setting achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Robyn has eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist in Washington. That background includes helping people with mood, trauma, and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Washington state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English

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