Kristin Young, LCSW

Licensed in New Jersey · 7 years in practice

Kristin Young is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC06252300 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1972178341 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Kristin

Kristin Young is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She works with clients on sexuality-related topics such as kink and BDSM, polyamory, sexual dysfunction, and gender dysphoria. Kristin aims to make the conversation about sexuality and relationships feel straightforward and nonjudgmental.

Her style centers on listening first and building a respectful space. Kristin treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that fit daily life. She draws on a mix of proven methods, including acceptance and commitment approaches, cognitive work to shift unhelpful thoughts, and emotion-focused techniques for connection. Attachment ideas also inform how she looks at relationship patterns and closeness.

Kristin adapts methods to suit what a person brings to the room rather than following a single formula. Kristin brings seven years of clinical experience and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Her practice in New Jersey emphasizes inclusivity for LGBT clients and people exploring nontraditional sexual practices.

Conversations cover body image, self-love, isolation, sexual assault recovery, and young adult concerns, always grounded in practical next steps. She encourages anyone thinking about therapy to try a few sessions and see how the fit feels. Kristin focuses on clear communication, realistic goals, and helping people take small changes that add up over time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kristin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Gender dysphoria
Isolation / loneliness
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Kristin names

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Online support

How Kristin’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions about relationships and sexuality. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change behavior and mood. This approach is useful for stress, social anxiety, and problems with negative self-image. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at feelings in close relationships and helps people improve emotional connection and repair rifts; it can be helpful for intimacy concerns and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is something Kristin treats as a collaborative process. She will invite discussion about your goals, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust over time based on what helps. The aim is to find methods that feel useful and workable for your life rather than sticking to a single textbook plan.

Online therapy with Kristin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to keep steady contact or to fit brief sessions into a busy day. These options make it easier to work on relationship and sexuality topics without rearranging an entire schedule.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can Kristin help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy difficulties. Specific areas include kink and BDSM, polyamory, sexual dysfunction, gender dysphoria, and body image.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is straightforward and nonjudgmental, focusing on listening and building on a person's strengths. Sessions aim for clear goals and practical steps rather than long, abstract discussions.

What is her professional background?

Kristin has seven years of clinical experience working in mental health settings. She emphasizes inclusive work around sexuality and relationship diversity.

Where is Kristin licensed and based?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential in New Jersey and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does the subscription and cost structure work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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