Cody Young

Before signing up an appointment, please email me to set up a phone consultation! Thank you! -- I am a licensed clinical social worker, who came to this work through punk, harm reduction, and grassroots organizing. For the last eleven years, I’ve held several jobs in community mental health in addition to counseling: crisis intervention, substance use recovery, transitional housing, and street outreach. My focus has always been to support and empower disenfranchised populations including: LGBTQ+, sex workers, houseless people, and those affected by the prison system.

As a mixed-race (white-passing), gender-non-conforming (cis-male-passing), and queer (sometimes straight-passing) person from a multicultural family, I was introduced to systems of power, discrimination, and personal/passing privileges early in life. Because of my lived experiences, I remain committed to bringing liberatory praxis into my work. My practice is grounded in an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed framework.

My aim is to develop trust and create a space with you, where you feel safe to be and explore who you are, as well as the challenges you face. My approach is eclectic, often utilizing different therapeutic strategies to best meet your needs. Additionally, I always look for new ways to collaborate and incorporate the experiences and wisdom of those I have the privilege of working with.