- Warm and interactive
- Focus on sleep and rest
- Collaborative care
About Shawn
Prof. Shawn Young is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of practice. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is based in Maine. He has worked as a therapist, counselor, and life coach, and he brings that breadth into each session.
He has experience helping people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and sleep difficulties. He has also supported those dealing with career stress, parenting challenges, ADHD, and trauma-related concerns. His background includes more than a decade in higher education and time in the Air Force and overseas, which inform his perspective.
His style is warm and interactive. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Sessions are conversational and tailored to what each person needs in the moment.
Prof. Young blends approaches such as acceptance and commitment, client-centered work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas. He adapts the way he talks and plans therapy to match a person’s goals and life situation. This includes practical steps and reflective conversation.
He frames therapy as a partnership. People who want help with sleep and rest issues can expect attention to daily routines, thoughts that interfere with rest, and small behavior changes to improve nights. He encourages steady, manageable steps toward clearer priorities and better coping.
If someone is ready to start, the process begins by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to arrange scheduling.
How his approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with sleep problems that stem from worry or rigid routines. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so people feel understood and can find their own solutions. This approach supports people feeling overwhelmed by life changes or fatigue.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Prof. Young will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also lets sessions be shorter check-ins or longer conversations when needed, and it can be helpful when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are important practical considerations.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New Hampshire, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Prof. Shawn Young address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, career challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful, compassionate conversation. He adapts language and pacing to match each person’s needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked as a therapist, counselor, and life coach. He has also spent more than ten years in higher education and served in the Air Force.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with NH LICSW and ME LCSW and is based in Maine.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.