Prof. Shawn Young, LICSW, LCSW - Therapist in Maine

About Shawn

Prof. Shawn Young is a licensed social worker with 15 years of clinical experience. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Maine.

His background includes work as a therapist, counselor, and life coach, and he has also spent over a decade in higher education. He is an Air Force veteran who has lived overseas. Shawn uses a warm, interactive style in sessions.

He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Background and approach

He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on the person rather than a diagnosis. In practice he blends several approaches to fit each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps with values-based choices.

Mindfulness-based techniques support grounding and present-moment awareness. Narrative ideas help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. He has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, career questions, OCD, and ADHD.

Additional areas of focus include trauma, grief, addictions, and issues tied to military service and first responder work. Sessions are conversational and tailored to each person’s needs. He mixes practical skills, gentle exploration, and goal-focused coaching.

The aim is to find manageable steps toward clearer thinking and better daily functioning.

How online therapy and approach come together

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice what matters most and to take small steps that align with those values. It is often used when anxiety, depression, or life transitions make it hard to move forward. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and building a respectful, collaborative relationship that lets people explore their concerns at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That plan can change over time based on what helps most, so the process stays collaborative and practical.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or varied energy levels. Many people find that remote formats make it easier to keep regular appointments and to try therapeutic tools in the contexts where they actually live and work.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, career challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and related concerns listed in the profile.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

The style is warm and interactive. He avoids stigmatizing labels and combines acceptance-based, client-centered, mindfulness, motivational, and narrative methods to match each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience working as a therapist, counselor, and life coach, plus more than a decade in higher education settings.

Where is the therapist based and what credentials does he hold?

He practices from Maine and holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with NH LICSW 1737 and ME LCSW LC22704.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients as noted in the profile.

What formats are available for meeting online?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How are costs and subscription handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: New Hampshire, Maine
Languages: English

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