Stephanie Young , LMHC, LCMHC

Stephanie Young is a licensed clinical counselor based in Utah with 13 years of professional experience. She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials, which are state licenses to practice clinical mental health counseling, and completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Southern Utah University followed by a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling at La Salle University in Philadelphia.

Much of her post-master’s work has focused on addiction and dual diagnosis, treating co-occurring depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. She has also worked extensively in marriage and family counseling and in coaching practical life skills and effective communication. Her clinical interests include stress, relationships, parenting, LGBT concerns, and issues that affect young adults and blended families.

Stephanie uses a behaviorally informed approach with a strong grounding in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while emphasizing the importance of a solid therapeutic relationship. She aims to create a comfortable environment that supports readiness for change, while also offering direct and thoughtful feedback on patterns that may be holding clients back. Stephanie often incorporates creative techniques and practical interventions to keep therapy engaging and constructive.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Stephanie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can explore their goals and values at their own pace. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when working on change-oriented goals such as addiction recovery or shifting coping habits; this approach helps people clarify their motivations and strengthen commitment to specific steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Stephanie partners with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and will tailor techniques and pacing to find the best therapeutic fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different lifestyles and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regularly, maintain momentum between sessions, and access care from home or other convenient locations.