Licensed to practice in California and accepts 31 insurances. Specializes in Mood Disorders, Older Adults, Substance Misuse and 4 more.

Paul Young

(he/him)

LCSW, 28 years of experience
Intelligent
Direct
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

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'

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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.

The clients I'm 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.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Self Esteem

I identify as

Man

Serves ages

Licensed in

California

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Psychodynamic

I investigate each client's current experiences and developmental history in order to shed light on what is really going on internally. Then, we can utilize that insight for problem solving and positive behavioral change.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT interventions to assist my clients in learning to understand their feelings, thoughts and behaviors. By bringing these to light, my clients learn how some of these can be impediments. However, this CBT investigation offers another and more positive way of understanding themselves.

, 23 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

September 10, 2025

insightful feedback, empathetic, intelligent, mature

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 13 with Paul

July 14, 2025

Paul was very present during the session. He took copious notes and asked questions about what was shared for clarity, ensuring that we were both on the same page. His questions assisted me in articulating my therapeutic goals. I'm looking forward to future sessions and the growth those sessions will facilitate.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Paul

April 10, 2025

I usually feel at least a bit stronger after our sessions!

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 5 with Paul