Kristin Young

Kristin Young is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She works with clients who have questions about sexuality, gender, and relational styles. Kristin creates a nonjudgmental space where people can begin to talk about hard topics and find practical next steps.

She takes a straightforward, person-centered approach in sessions. Kristin treats the person first and the problem second, using listening and curiosity to learn what matters most. She blends practical tools with attention to feelings and relationship patterns.

Kristin draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build values-driven action. She also uses Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas to look at how relationships shape emotional responses. These methods are used to support concerns like body image, sexual functioning, kink and BDSM questions, and loneliness.

Clients can expect short-term skills coaching alongside deeper conversations about identity and connection. Kristin emphasizes clear communication, consent, and respect when discussing sexuality and non-monogamous arrangements. She frames change as attainable through small, consistent steps.

Kristin holds a licensed clinical social worker credential, LCSW, in New Jersey and has seven years of professional experience. She provides services in English and does not currently work with international clients.

How Kristin’s Approaches Can Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and when people want clearer direction in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with social anxiety, body image, and depressive symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behaviors, which can help with intimacy, trust, and couples-style concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to draw from these methods in ways that match the person’s goals and comfort level. The plan can shift as progress and new needs emerge, and clients help set the pace.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit help into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, easing scheduling around work or school, and allowing shorter check-ins when helpful. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and communication styles to work well across different formats, which helps keep sessions focused on skills, relationship patterns, and personal goals.