- 15 years experience
- Maine based clinician
- Supports men's issues
About Shawn
Prof. Shawn Young is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Maine while also holding licensure in New Hampshire. He has a history in the Air Force and has worked overseas, and he has more than a decade of experience in higher education settings.
He helps people facing common concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, and grief. He also works with issues such as addictions, trauma and post-traumatic stress, eating and sleeping struggles, and men's wellbeing. He aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity without using stigmatizing labels.
His style is described as warm and interactive, and he blends different ways of working to match each person's needs. He uses approaches that include acceptance and commitment methods, client-centered work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, and psychodynamic ideas. Conversations and the plan for care are adjusted to what each person brings to sessions.
Shawn emphasizes practical steps alongside reflection. He helps people set goals and try out changes between meetings. He also draws on his background in higher education when addressing academic or workplace pressures.
He welcomes international clients and offers sessions in English. To begin, people are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Approaches and online therapeutic collaboration
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding from the therapist's side, helping people feel heard and supported while they find their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, and it often helps with stress, sleep, and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. That collaborative conversation guides which methods are used and how sessions are structured.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or let someone join when they have limited bandwidth or prefer audio only. Licensed professionals can use these methods to bring ACT, client-centered listening, and mindfulness into remote conversations, helping people practice changes between meetings and track progress over time.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New Hampshire, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shawn commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, career concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, and issues related to men's wellbeing among other focuses.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful, nonstigmatizing conversations. He adapts dialogue and plans to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working as a therapist, counselor, and life coach, and over 10 years working in higher education settings.
What credentials and region are associated with his practice?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in New Hampshire and Maine, and he practices in Maine.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.