Prof. Shawn Young, LICSW, LCSW

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Warm, practical therapy focused on personal stories

Details

Name	Prof. Shawn Young
Credentials	LICSW, LCSW
Based in	Maine
Licensed in	New Hampshire, Maine
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	15

About Shawn

Prof. Shawn Young is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Maine while also holding a New Hampshire license.

He has a background that includes military service in the Air Force and work in higher education over the last decade. Shawn keeps sessions warm and interactive. He focuses on respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

He avoids stigmatizing labels and talks with people about practical steps they can take.

Background and approach

He regularly helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges with relationships or parenting. He also supports people dealing with grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, and trauma-related problems. Shawn lists additional focuses like career questions, loneliness, fatherhood issues, and adjustment after injury or military service.

His approach draws on Narrative Therapy along with acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That means he pays attention to the stories people bring to sessions and to values, choices, and moment-to-moment awareness. Shawn adapts his style to each person.

Conversations aim to clarify goals and try small, practical changes between sessions. He also brings experience from higher education that can help people navigating school or campus roles. People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation and a steady focus on what matters to them.

He describes the process as collaborative and tailored to individual needs.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Shawn works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shawn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shawn directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and acceptance work online

Prof. Shawn Young uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, and to identify alternate stories that fit their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements that by focusing on values and small steps toward a meaningful life, even when strong emotions are present. Client-centered methods prioritize listening and working at the pace that feels right for each person.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shawn works collaboratively to decide which combination of Narrative, ACT, or client-centered practices will best match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts the work as priorities shift during therapy.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make work on these approaches as flexible as possible. Video lets people work face-to-face and practice conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging support quick reflections, brief coaching, or ongoing tracking between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, school, and life commitments.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns as well as grief, addiction, and trauma-related problems. Additional focuses include parenting, career issues, ADHD, and challenges tied to military service or brain injury.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is warm and interactive, aiming for respectful, compassionate conversation. He avoids stigmatizing labels and works to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

What is his experience and background?

He brings over 15 years of clinical experience plus more than a decade working in higher education. He is also an Air Force veteran with time spent overseas.

Where is he licensed and based?

He practices in Maine and holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, with licensure in New Hampshire and Maine.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing for sessions work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by choosing the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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