Erik Young
Direct, compassionate support through life’s toughest transitions
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About
Erik Young, LMHC, LPC, is a licensed therapist with 30 years of experience supporting adults and young adults through challenging seasons of life and ongoing emotional concerns. Based in Florida, he helps clients make sense of stress and anxiety, shifting family dynamics, the impact of trauma and abuse, and the many transitions that can disrupt mood, routines, and relationships.
His work is collaborative, compassionate, and direct, with a focus on practical change and steady personal growth. Erik often supports people dealing with social anxiety, work-related pressure, mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, and patterns that show up in close relationships, including intimacy concerns, communication problems, and family-of-origin issues. He also has experience with parenting and fatherhood issues, blended family concerns, adoption and foster care dynamics, grief, self-esteem, anger, sleep challenges, eating concerns, and the strain that can come with caregiving and compassion fatigue.
Erik’s approach emphasizes understanding each client’s unique story and strengths, including those navigating neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD, autism, or Asperger Syndrome, as well as concerns like impulsivity or Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). He aims to provide thoughtful, evidence-based support that helps clients build resilience, clarify goals, and create meaningful change over time.
His work is collaborative, compassionate, and direct, with a focus on practical change and steady personal growth. Erik often supports people dealing with social anxiety, work-related pressure, mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, and patterns that show up in close relationships, including intimacy concerns, communication problems, and family-of-origin issues. He also has experience with parenting and fatherhood issues, blended family concerns, adoption and foster care dynamics, grief, self-esteem, anger, sleep challenges, eating concerns, and the strain that can come with caregiving and compassion fatigue.
Erik’s approach emphasizes understanding each client’s unique story and strengths, including those navigating neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD, autism, or Asperger Syndrome, as well as concerns like impulsivity or Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). He aims to provide thoughtful, evidence-based support that helps clients build resilience, clarify goals, and create meaningful change over time.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, ADHD
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH18719, PA LPC PC005853
- NPI Number: 1558658088
- License: LMHC (Florida), LPC (Pennsylvania)
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Sessions
Erik Young draws from approaches that can be practical and engaging in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and then practicing new ways of responding. It is often used for concerns like stress, anxiety, low mood, and everyday coping challenges.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships and life experiences can shape current expectations in close relationships. It can be especially helpful when working through family dynamics, intimacy concerns, grief, or patterns that repeat in partnerships and friendships.
Mindfulness Therapy helps clients strengthen awareness of thoughts, emotions, and body cues in the present moment. This can support emotional regulation, reduce reactivity during conflict, and build steadier coping during major life changes.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. Erik works collaboratively with clients to choose strategies that match their goals, preferences, and current stressors, adjusting the pace and focus as needs evolve.
Online therapy adds flexibility, allowing clients to meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to stay consistent, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access support from home or another comfortable location.
How much experience does Erik Young have?
Erik Young has 30 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Erik Young a licensed therapist?
Yes. Erik Young is licensed and holds the credentials LMHC and LPC. License details include Florida LMHC MH18719 and Pennsylvania LPC PC005853.
In which languages does Erik Young provide therapy?
Erik Young provides therapy in English.
Where is Erik Young located?
Erik Young is located in Florida.
How can I work with Erik Young as my therapist?
You can work with Erik Young through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erik Young work with international clients?
No. Erik Young does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erik Young cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.