Saundrea Young, LCSW

Licensed in California · 40 years in practice

Saundrea Young is a licensed clinical social worker in California with four decades of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 6638 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1992587273 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

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About Saundrea

Saundrea Young is a licensed clinical social worker in California with four decades of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. Many clients seek her support for aging concerns, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and body image worries.

Her approach is straightforward and personal. She listens closely and tailors conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking to make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Saundrea uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and try new ways of responding. Those methods are used together to address emotions and behavior.

She emphasizes compassion and respect in every session. Saundrea aims to help people notice their strengths and build on them. She recognizes taking the first step can feel hard and offers steady support along the way.

With many years of clinical practice, she brings experience working across a range of health and aging issues. Conversations with her are focused on realistic goals and small changes that add up. This practical focus helps people cope better with medical and life transitions.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Saundrea names

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Online support

How these approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person's lead. It helps people talk through feelings, name priorities, and decide what matters most in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns that contribute to stress or anxiety and tries different responses. CBT is useful for practical problems like anxiety, managing pain, or coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client and therapist decide which tools to keep using and which to change.

Online sessions offer flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and have closer, face-to-face conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick updates, jotting down thoughts between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around medical care, caregiving duties, or a busy schedule.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Saundrea Young help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include aging issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is calm and direct. She listens closely and adapts conversations to each person's situation.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 40 years of professional clinical experience working with health, aging, and life transition concerns.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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