Dr. Carly Young

I believe therapy is a space where you can authentically show up as you are, even when things feel overwhelming, messy, or difficult to put into words. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that acceptance and change can happen together. I enjoy helping clients better understand themselves, navigate big emotions and difficult relationships, and build practical skills for everyday life. I bring a compassionate, down-to-earth, yet direct, approach to therapy and support you at every step to identify what matters most to you and ways to move toward it.

My approach to therapy is relational, flexible, and grounded in believing that meaningful change begins with feeling understood. I strive to create a space where your experiences are validated and explored without judgment, while also helping you identify opportunities for growth and change. I practice from evidence-based approaches, primarily Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and tailor sessions to your individual needs, goals, and strengths. Sometimes this means slowing down and making sense of what you're experiencing; other times, it means gently challenging patterns, exploring new perspectives, or building practical skills to help you move forward. My goal is to meet you where you are while supporting you in moving toward where you want to be.

The first session is an opportunity for us to begin getting to know each other and building a foundation of trust. I want to learn about what makes you, you, including your interests, strengths, challenges, and what has brought you to therapy. We'll explore what feels important to you, what you hope to get out of therapy, and what support might look like moving forward. There is no expectation to have all the answers in your first session. My goal is to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space for you to feel safe enough to be vulnerable and for us to figure out your goals together.