I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California and attended the University of Southern California to obtain my Masters Degree in Social Work. I have been working in the field of clinical social work for the past 28 years and have focused on work with mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders. My client base has been adult through older adult'

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, we will talk aboutyour in how you have feeling and engage in discussion why you might be feeling the way you are. This can help us begin our work. With that knowledge, we can also create your initial goals and ways of communication will be discussed. Most importantly, our initial contact will begin the process of the development of the therapeutic relationship and rapport.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My approach to goal setting with clients is to focus upon defining what it is you want to accomplish in our work together. This includes effort to building trust and clarifying your needs. Collaboratively,we can develop how best to manifest positive change and devise way to track your progress.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I have experience working with people from adult to older adult. My most recent focus , and field I have enjoyed, has been working with older adults. I relate emphasis in the areas of improving quality of life within the context of day to day living. This includes aspects of problem solving, development in the areas of relationship, increasing a sense of self efficacy and control, and the developing of insight to underly all aspects of the self in coping and progressing as a person in day to day living.

About Paul Young