Chrisenda Young

I hold a Master of Arts in Human Services from Lenoir Rhyne University, which I obtained in 2018. I received a Master's of Social Work in 2025. I am a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in North Carolina with the NC Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board (#24616). I am also licensed with the NC Social Work Board as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (P022721). This means that I am authorized to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups that are seeking treatment for substance abuse and mental health conditions.

I approach therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective.(CBT) is based on the idea that our thoughts (cognitions),how we feel (emotions)and how we act (behaviors) are all interconnected. Psychological distress occurs when people have negative and unrealistic thoughts, this can lead to negative behaviors. CBT aims to help people identify these negative and unrealistic thought and behaviors so they can begin to develop alternative and realistic thoughts and behaviors in order to reduce stress.

If we are to work together, we will need to specify the goals, methods, risks and benefits of counseling, the approximate time commitment involved, costs and other aspects of your particular situation. I expect us to agree on a plan to which we will both adhere. Periodically, we will evaluate our progress and, if necessary, redesign our treatment plan, goals and methods.