Thomas F. Young, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist PSY18246

Supportive and compassionate counseling for individuals, families and couples

 

Areas of Specialization

Anxiety
Depression
Addiction/Substance Abuse
GLBTQ issues
Family dynamics
Relationship difficulties
Sexuality
Low self-esteem
Spirituality/Religion
Loss or Grief
Impulsivity/Compulsivity
Life/Career Coaching
Cultural diversity


Some goals of therapy might include:


-To know yourself better…why you feel, respond, interact and behave the way you do.
-To alleviate emotional pain and confusion.
-To heal from past and/or present wounds.
-To establish more effective coping mechanisms.
-To foster a better understanding of your past and what you want for your future. 
-To improve relationships; with self and with others.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Self-esteem defines how we feel about ourselves. How we feel about ourselves determines how happy we are.  Depending on our experience with significant others, our environment, and how we understand our experience determines not only our relationship within, but our relationship with others.

COUPLES AND FAMILY THERAPY

When working with couples and families, the most recurrent theme is “miscommunication.” Although this may seem over-simplified, there are myriad consequences.
 
Some basic tools for couples and families:

-Empathy, compassion, understanding and respect are the cornerstones of all positive interactions.
-Listen to your partner or family member; try to understand the way they see a situation before you make any assumptions or take anything personally.
-There are no "good guys" or "bad guys" in relationships. There are good reasons why we behave as we do. The key to a better relationship is to find and understand those reasons.
-One goal is to create a secure connection so that your relationship is a safe haven where both of you feel accepted, understood and comforted.
-Learn to process conflicts by softening negative feelings through affirmations, for example, “I really want to make this work, I love you, let’s find a way together.”