Dr. Sharon Young, PA Psychologist PS016165
Compassionate clinical psychologist for relationship and trauma recovery
- Relationship and trauma focus
- CBT and attachment therapy
- 22 years experience
About Dr. Sharon Young
Dr. Sharon Young is a clinical psychologist licensed in Pennsylvania with more than two decades of experience providing psychotherapy. She holds a PhD in clinical psychology from Georgia State University, a doctoral degree that reflects advanced training in assessment and treatment of mental health concerns. Her Pennsylvania license is listed as PA Psychologist PS016165.
Over the course of a 22-year career, Dr. Young has worked with people across the lifespan, from children to older adults, in a wide range of settings including outpatient community and health centers, private practice, inpatient hospital units, a state psychiatric hospital, and a university counseling center. Her work has addressed mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder, as well as psychotic disorders, attentional difficulties, impulse control and behavioral problems, and substance use concerns.
She has substantial experience helping clients process significant stress and trauma, including acute, post-traumatic, and complex post-traumatic stress disorders, and has assisted individuals managing persistent suicidal ideation or acts of self-harm. Dr. Young also supports people navigating life transitions and everyday struggles such as grief, shame, adjustment challenges, employment or relationship stress, parenting difficulties, self-esteem concerns, identity questions, and experiences of imposter phenomenon.
While she often understands clients' difficulties through a psychodynamic lens, Dr. Young's therapeutic stance is warm, collaborative, empathic, and client-centered. She combines psychodynamic perspectives with techniques drawn from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, compassion-focused, emotion-focused, narrative, and humanistic-existential therapies. She regards clients as experts on their own experience and partners with them to set goals and pursue meaningful psychological change.
Over the course of a 22-year career, Dr. Young has worked with people across the lifespan, from children to older adults, in a wide range of settings including outpatient community and health centers, private practice, inpatient hospital units, a state psychiatric hospital, and a university counseling center. Her work has addressed mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder, as well as psychotic disorders, attentional difficulties, impulse control and behavioral problems, and substance use concerns.
She has substantial experience helping clients process significant stress and trauma, including acute, post-traumatic, and complex post-traumatic stress disorders, and has assisted individuals managing persistent suicidal ideation or acts of self-harm. Dr. Young also supports people navigating life transitions and everyday struggles such as grief, shame, adjustment challenges, employment or relationship stress, parenting difficulties, self-esteem concerns, identity questions, and experiences of imposter phenomenon.
While she often understands clients' difficulties through a psychodynamic lens, Dr. Young's therapeutic stance is warm, collaborative, empathic, and client-centered. She combines psychodynamic perspectives with techniques drawn from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, compassion-focused, emotion-focused, narrative, and humanistic-existential therapies. She regards clients as experts on their own experience and partners with them to set goals and pursue meaningful psychological change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Sharon Young have?
Dr. Sharon Young has 22 years of experience practicing psychotherapy.
Is Dr. Sharon Young a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Sharon Young is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, listed as PA Psychologist PS016165.
In which languages does Dr. Sharon Young provide therapy?
Dr. Sharon Young provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Sharon Young located?
Dr. Sharon Young is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Dr. Sharon Young as my therapist?
To work with Dr. Sharon Young, prospective clients can schedule sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Sharon Young work with international clients?
Dr. Sharon Young does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Sharon Young cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, prospective clients can click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is straightforward. Prospective clients can click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Using attachment, client-centered, and CBT approaches online
Dr. Sharon Young draws on several established approaches that translate well to online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current interactions - it helps people address difficulties with intimacy, abandonment, trust, and connection. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, providing a supportive space where clients guide the pace and focus of change while the therapist reflects and validates their experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and problematic habits.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Young works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She integrates elements from different models when helpful to tailor care to the individual.
Online therapy with Dr. Young is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel time. These options support consistent engagement and make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments.