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Linda Young

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

Linda Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who resides in the state of Maryland and has years of experience providing psychosocial assessments and treatments to children, adolescents, and adults within various treatment facilities, and has experience as a mobile crises clinician assessing clients for safety to themselves and others within their homes, schools and residential treatment faculties. She initially began her career in Boston, Massachusetts where she provided mental health services to clients for approximately seventeen years. Shortly after arriving in Maryland in 2013, she continued her work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties including drug and alcohol addiction. More recently, for the last 5 years, Linda has concentrated her focus on providing therapy to adults within a substance abuse treatment program who were seeking help and support to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social phobia, trauma, grief and loss, life’s transitions, adjustments to chronic medical illness, and clients with a combination of mental health and substance abuse issues.
She received her Master of Social Work degree at the Simmons College Graduate School of Social Work located in Boston, Massachusetts and her Bachelor of Arts degree in African American Studies and Graphic Design at the Simmons College undergraduate school. Linda takes a collaborative approach to treatment incorporating psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and inner child work. She also believes in the value of educating clients regarding their specific challenges and concerns. Linda provides a very warm, welcoming, and caring approach to clients. From the moment a client enters treatment, her initial goal is to establish a relationship that fosters the development of therapeutic strategies and treatment plan that builds upon the strengths of her clients.

Years Experience: 25
Location: Maryland, United States
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: No
NPI Number: 1063635894
Credentials: MD LCSW-C 19584
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: LCSW-C (Maryland) #19584 exp 2025-10-31
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression, Relationship, Family, Anger, Self esteem, Career, Bipolar, Coping with life changes, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Older, Non-religious, Liberal therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: Yes
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Linda Young

Maryland Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 25 years’ experience
  • Collaborative therapeutic approach
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy

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About

Linda Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Maryland who brings 25 years of experience in psychosocial assessment and treatment across a range of settings. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various treatment programs and has served as a mobile crisis clinician, conducting safety assessments in clients’ homes, schools, and residential treatment facilities. Her career began in Boston, Massachusetts, where she provided mental health services for about seventeen years before relocating to Maryland in 2013.

Since arriving in Maryland, Linda has continued treating children, adolescents, and adults facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including drug and alcohol addiction. Over the most recent five-year period she has focused on providing therapy to adults in a substance abuse treatment program, supporting those managing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social phobia, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, chronic medical illness adjustment, and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.

Linda holds a Master of Social Work from Simmons College Graduate School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies and Graphic Design from Simmons College. She is a Maryland-licensed clinical social worker, holding the LCSW-C credential (license number 19584). Her practice is collaborative and integrative, blending psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and inner child work, with an emphasis on educating clients about their specific challenges. Linda offers a warm, welcoming approach and begins treatment by building a therapeutic relationship that supports development of strengths-based treatment strategies and an individualized plan.

Location: Maryland, United States
Years Experience: 25
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: Yes
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression, Relationship, Family, Anger, Self esteem, Career, Bipolar, Coping with life changes, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Older, Non-religious, Liberal therapist
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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: Yes
Accepting International Clients: No

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: MD LCSW-C 19584
  • NPI Number: 1063635894
  • License: LCSW-C (Maryland) #19584 exp 2025-10-31

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How much experience does Linda Young have?

Linda Young has 25 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Linda Young a licensed therapist?

Yes, Linda Young is a licensed therapist in Maryland; she holds the LCSW-C credential with license number 19584.

In which languages does Linda Young provide therapy?

Linda Young provides therapy in English.

Where is Linda Young located?

Linda Young is located in Maryland.

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You can work with Linda Young through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

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