Robyn Young , LICSW

Robyn Young is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with eight years of experience as a psychotherapist. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, trauma, and major life transitions.

Known for a compassionate and engaging style, she focuses on building a respectful space where clients can explore difficult feelings and personal challenges. Robyn guides conversations in a collaborative way, helping individuals examine patterns in their lives and arrive at insights that support new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Her clinical work centers on strengthening coping skills, restoring an authentic sense of self, and fostering deeper, healthier relationships. Robyn draws from a blend of humanistic, psychodynamic, neuropsychological, and cognitive-behavioral methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She and the client work together to shape the dialogue and treatment plan so it fits the client’s goals and circumstances.

Robyn recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and welcomes the opportunity to support people on a path toward greater resilience and a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Robyn integrates attachment-based therapy, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to meet varied needs. Attachment-based therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections - it can help with trust, intimacy, and recurring relationship struggles. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and respectful listening, supporting self-exploration and growth while clients find their own solutions for issues like self-esteem and life purpose. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and stressful reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Robyn treats it as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress or circumstances change. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to address the whole person rather than a single symptom.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and life demands. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change with a therapist.