Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Spirituality and 7 more.
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Dr. Andrea L. Young is a Humanitarian and Motivational Speaker. She further distinguishes herself as a published scholar with a PhD in Psychology working as a licensed expert in the field of Psychology. She serves as a Psychotherapist/Assessor/Psychological Consultant/Disease Manager in Atlanta and regions of the East coast (From New York to Miami). Her eclectic approach to therapy includes CBT, SFT, Mindfulness, Reality Therapy, Life Skills, Existential, Art Therapy and Faith-Base Approach. Her specialized areas are Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Anger Management and Life Coaching. She is multicultural, universal and nonjudgmental in her therapeutic approach with adults, individuals/couples/families with both dual or single diagnosis. She completed her post graduate work at Capella University, Master’s Degree in Community Counseling at Argosy University and Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Psychology at Savannah State University. She has affiliations in a multiplicity of organizations that outreach internationally. Dr. Young served 20 years of glorious service as a decorated Officer in the United States Army/Army Reserves with meritorious honors during Operation Desert Storm and other international assignments relative to the security of the United States. She is an international traveler visiting 17 different countries including Europe, Middle East, South America and the Mediterranean. One of her Life Motto is: “I chose to love as much as my heart can hold, and when it can’t hold anymore love, then I will leave with dignity knowing that I made the world a better place in my own way… we have more in common, and must embrace our differences.”
The first session is totally exploratory. An introduction in getting to know you- "the client" and conducting assessment (s) to identify symptoms, issues and concerns. Clients can always expect an "Nonjudgmental Positive Regard ", Person Centered approach with mutual respect, attentiveness and transparency.
Strengths are: Effective Communicator (Listener), Compassionate, Transparent, Respectful and Experienced. The Ecclectic approach stands out because therapy must be diversified and coupled with various models to find the fit for the Client. Each client is uniquely different and their response will vary based on a multiplicity of life variables.
Mature, adult professionals who have difficulty adjusting to lifestyles involving work, family, cultural assimilations, socialization, marriage, illness, death, etc and experiencing depressed mood, anxiety and/or low self confidence. Individuals are open-minded for change, seeking mental balance (healing)/emotional recovery and are willing to committ to goal(s) through psychotherapy. Clients who are open to change and willing to learn more about themselves, achieving an increase of knowledge, wisdom and understanding for appication in life skills are highly favorable in Psychotherapy.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive restructuring focuses on recognizing irrational thoughts and replacing them with more realistic and positive thoughts. Behavioral activation helps encourage people to engage in activities that generate positive feelings, like joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment. CBT empowers people to take an active role in identifying and overcoming mental health challenges by breaking down problems into more manageable situations.CBT teaches relaxation techniques, like guided imagery and deep breathing exercises, to reduce stress and tension during difficult moments.
Christian Counseling
Christian Counseling is a type of “Faith Base” therapy that integrates spirituality with natural reality and how to transition from a natural to spiritual mindset based on faith. Meditation /Mindfulness can are impactful strategies taught during counseling that helps one to focus their attention on the grace of God and how He has blessed their life. Prayer is also used as a healing technique and meditation method that Christians believe allows them to communicate with God about circumstances that are burdensome. Prayer is a very sacred practice for faith and essentially for healing.
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling is not one-size-fits-all. Every couple is unique, so it only makes sense that there’s a vast assortment of approaches that can be used in couples therapy or counseling. Couples therapy is design to help resolve issues such as infidelity, mistrust, or a lack of communication. Psychodynamics (understanding the conscious and unconscious mindset); Humanistic approach (explore thoughts and feelings to work out solutions to their problems) and Behavioral (behaviors are learned, and it can be unlearned. It focuses on specific techniques aiming to change unwanted behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT) is a structured therapy that focuses on teaching four core skills (mindfulness, acceptance & distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness). It is a type of CBT approach that assist with changing of thought patterns combining change and acceptance.
Existential
Existential therapy is focused on the client's lived experience of their subjective reality. The aim is for clients to use their freedom to live authentic fulfilled lives. Existentialist traditions maintain individuals are fundamentally free to shape their lives and are responsible for their choices, even under difficult circumstances.ET views distress such as death, isolation, freedom, and the search for meaning—are not pathological, but natural parts of the human condition.