Kristin Young, LCSW

Kristin Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She also works with people navigating LGBT issues, body image, sexual assault and abuse, and sexual dysfunction. Kristin aims to make sessions a place for honest conversation about sexuality without judgment.

She uses straightforward, practical methods drawn from several approaches. Kristin leans on cognitive behavioral tools to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people focus on values and small actions that matter. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas guide work on connection and trust in relationships.

Kristin describes her style as collaborative and nonjudgmental. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps them build on their strengths. Expect clear goals, exercises to try between sessions, and space to talk about sensitive topics like kink, polyamory, or gender questions.

Her background includes seven years of clinical experience working with adults on intimacy, sexuality, and mental health concerns. Kristin emphasizes open communication and practical steps clients can use day to day. She encourages people to take the first step and get support for a more fulfilling and calmer life.

Clients who choose her will find a therapist who listens, offers focused techniques, and centers each person’s values when planning next steps.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take small steps that match their values. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and moving toward a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers concrete strategies to change reactions that get in the way of daily functioning. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on feelings and connection and is often used when people want to improve closeness and communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit best based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She mixes techniques as needed and revisits the plan if something is not helping.

Confirm current session formats before booking since session options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or reducing the need to be on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals can use a mix of techniques online to address intimacy, sexual health questions, and anxiety in ways that match a person’s everyday routines.