Dr. Sharon Young, PA Psychologist PS016165
Warm, collaborative psychologist for life transitions and trauma
- Client centered support
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship focused therapy
About Dr. Sharon Young
Dr. Sharon Young is a Clinical Psychologist licensed in Pennsylvania (PA Psychologist PS016165) with 22 years of psychotherapy experience. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology from Georgia State University and has provided care to clients across the lifespan, from children through older adults, in a wide range of settings including outpatient community mental health and health centers, outpatient private practice, inpatient units in private and public hospitals, a state psychiatric hospital, and a university counseling center.
Across her career, Dr. Young has supported people navigating many psychological concerns, including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder; anxiety-related difficulties such as generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder; psychotic disorders; attentional challenges; impulse control and behavioral concerns; substance use and misuse; and the effects of significant stress and trauma, including acute, post-traumatic, and complex post-traumatic stress disorders. She has also helped clients address specific high-risk patterns such as persistent suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors.
Dr. Young also works with a broad range of life challenges, including grief, shame, adjustment difficulties, stress related to work, education, or relationships, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, identity-related concerns, and experiences of imposter phenomenon. She understands clients and the therapy process through a psychodynamic lens while bringing a warm, collaborative, empathic, client-centered presence to sessions. Drawing from approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, compassion-focused, emotion-focused, narrative, and humanistic-existential therapies, she partners with clients to clarify goals and support meaningful psychological change.
Across her career, Dr. Young has supported people navigating many psychological concerns, including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder; anxiety-related difficulties such as generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder; psychotic disorders; attentional challenges; impulse control and behavioral concerns; substance use and misuse; and the effects of significant stress and trauma, including acute, post-traumatic, and complex post-traumatic stress disorders. She has also helped clients address specific high-risk patterns such as persistent suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors.
Dr. Young also works with a broad range of life challenges, including grief, shame, adjustment difficulties, stress related to work, education, or relationships, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, identity-related concerns, and experiences of imposter phenomenon. She understands clients and the therapy process through a psychodynamic lens while bringing a warm, collaborative, empathic, client-centered presence to sessions. Drawing from approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, compassion-focused, emotion-focused, narrative, and humanistic-existential therapies, she partners with clients to clarify goals and support meaningful psychological change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Sharon Young have?
Dr. Sharon Young has 22 years of experience providing psychotherapy.
Is Dr. Sharon Young a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Sharon Young is licensed as a psychologist in Pennsylvania with the credential PA Psychologist PS016165.
In which languages does Dr. Sharon Young provide therapy?
Dr. Sharon Young provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Sharon Young located?
Dr. Sharon Young is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Dr. Sharon Young as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Sharon Young through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows you to choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
Does Dr. Sharon Young work with international clients?
No. Dr. Sharon Young does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Sharon Young cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships can shape patterns of connection, trust, and emotional safety in the present. It can be especially helpful when someone is trying to make sense of relationship struggles, fears of abandonment, or repeating dynamics that feel hard to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that looks at the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It often supports people who want practical tools for challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, or unhelpful habits, by identifying patterns and experimenting with new responses over time.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes understanding and organizing emotions in a way that supports clearer communication and deeper connection. It can be useful for people working through relationship distress, intense conflict cycles, or difficulty expressing needs and vulnerability.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Sharon Young works collaboratively, helping clients clarify goals and preferences while tailoring the work to what feels most relevant and doable in day-to-day life.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with care while balancing work, family, or changing schedules. Clients can meet with Dr. Young through video calls or phone sessions, and may also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility and support between sessions.