Robyn Young, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Therapist focusing on practical self esteem work

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8 years of experience listed

LICSW professional credentials

English languages

Client-centered care
CBT and mindfulness
Attachment-informed

About Robyn

Robyn Young is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington with eight years of psychotherapy experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by improving coping skills, easing anxiety and depression, and strengthening self esteem. Robyn aims to make sessions straightforward and easy to follow so people can get practical help for day-to-day struggles.

Robyn’s work blends several approaches to meet each person's needs. She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to the person. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that can change feelings and behavior.

Attachment-based ideas help Robyn look at relationship patterns that affect current life and self-worth. She also brings psychodynamic thinking into sessions to notice long-standing themes that show up again and again. Mindfulness practices are offered when slowing down and noticing the present moment can reduce stress and increase self-love.

Her areas of focus include stress, relationship strain, coping with life changes, anger, compassion fatigue, and aging-related concerns. Robyn also supports people working on communication problems, life purpose, and workplace issues. She aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Robyn works collaboratively with clients to set clear goals. She encourages practical steps between sessions and checks progress regularly. To begin, a person completes the platform matching questionnaire and schedules based on Robyn’s availability.

How Robyn’s Approaches Guide Online Therapy

Robyn often draws on client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities. This approach involves attentive listening and reflecting so people feel heard while they identify their goals and next steps.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people spot patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety or low self esteem. CBT includes practical exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can be helpful when managing daily stress and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Robyn works with each person to decide which methods to try first, then adjusts based on how things are going. That collaborative style helps match techniques to the person’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one method fits everyone.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins during stressful periods. Different approaches suit different rhythms - for example, brief CBT practice can fit into a short break, while deeper psychodynamic conversations may need longer blocks of time - and Robyn will help choose a plan that fits daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Communication problems Life purposeMood disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Robyn commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to life changes and aging.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and psychodynamic reflection.

What is Robyn's professional background?

Robyn is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience as a psychotherapist working with a wide range of concerns.

Where is Robyn licensed to practice?

She holds a Washington LICSW and is based in the state of Washington.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients as well.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options when you schedule to know which formats are offered.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with Robyn?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.