Dr. Sharon Young, PA Psychologist

Pennsylvania · 22 years in practice

Dr. Sharon Young helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by relationship strain, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or changes in life.

License and registration

Psychologist, Pennsylvania: PS016165 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1740400845 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Sharon

Dr. Sharon Young helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by relationship strain, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or changes in life. She meets each person with a calm, attentive presence and aims to make therapy clear and workable from the start.

She is a Pennsylvania psychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology and more than 22 years of experience. Her background includes outpatient and inpatient settings and university counseling, giving her experience with many kinds of life and mental health challenges.

Background and approach

She speaks English and practices from Pennsylvania. In sessions she focuses on understanding emotional patterns and how early relationships shape current feelings. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people clarify needs, build safer emotional connections to themselves, and respond differently to distress.

She also uses client-centered listening and practical cognitive-behavioral strategies when those fit. Her manner in the room is collaborative and empathic. She works with each client to set goals and then uses direct techniques to practice new ways of coping and relating.

Therapy may include talking through difficult memories, trying new communication habits, or learning tools to manage mood and anxiety. Dr. Young offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to her availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Sharon names

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Online support

Emotion and Attachment Work Online

Dr. Young uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name strong feelings, understand what those feelings signal about needs, and practice new ways of responding in close relationships. EFT is useful when patterns of withdrawal, freeze, or anger keep people from connecting or feeling soothed.

She also draws on attachment-based therapy which looks at how early bonds shape reactions now. That approach helps people see why certain situations trigger intense fear or distance and then try different emotional responses to feel more supported. Alongside these, client-centered therapy prioritizes the person's own goals and pace, offering attentive listening and support while changes are explored.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. Sessions often include practicing new skills together so the person can try them between meetings.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text work well for brief check-ins or when writing feels more comfortable. These options help fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to match each person's needs.

What is her experience?

She has 22 years of clinical experience working across outpatient clinics, hospital units, and a university counseling center with a wide range of psychological concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Pennsylvania Psychologist licensed as PA Psychologist PS016165 and practices from Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She works by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are costs and bookings handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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