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Wayne Young

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi there, I'm Wayne!

I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from McDaniel College in 2019 and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2020. I specialize in treating trauma, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, and family conflict. I am excited to begin working with you to help you become a healthier version of yourself!

If you are between the ages of 21 and 65, experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or life cycle changes, and are ready to begin developing a healthier you. Even if you are afraid or nervous, as long as you are willing to show up, we will make progress and succeed toward your goals!

My approach to therapy

Using cognitive behavioral therapy, I can aid clients by educating them on concepts related to thinking patterns and the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Clients can learn how to challenge these negative thoughts, learn practical self-regulation skills, and modify undesirable behaviors.

What you can expect from me

You can expect to be welcomed into a warm and judgment-free environment: in your initial session, we will go over the following What’s encouraging you to come to therapy? A brief history of your symptoms and other pertinent information. What has worked in the past? Have you ever been to therapy before? What are your short-term and long-term goals for therapy? These

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Affirming, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Maryland
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Structural Family, Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English