Erik Young, LMHC, LPC

Florida · 30 years in practice

Erik Young is a licensed clinician who focuses on helping adults work through stress, anxiety, trauma, and family-related concerns.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH18719 · expires March 2027
LPC, Pennsylvania: PC005853 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1558658088 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
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 Erik

Erik Young is a licensed clinician who focuses on helping adults work through stress, anxiety, trauma, and family-related concerns. He responds directly and compassionately to people facing major life changes, mood challenges, or relationship strain. Many come for help with parenting pressures, grief, sleep and eating issues, or to find steadiness during career shifts.

With 30 years of experience, Erik blends practical tools with a listening style that centers each person’s story.

Background and approach

He uses methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral work, and mindfulness to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions aim to build skills and to make sense of difficult memories and patterns. Erik often addresses attachment concerns, adoption and foster care questions, and issues tied to family of origin.

He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation concerns, and intellectual disability by tailoring interventions to real-life needs. Caregiver stress, fatherhood questions, and blended family dynamics are also common topics in his work. Clients can expect a practical, person-centered approach that balances insight with action.

Erik helps people identify goals, try small behavior changes, and track progress over time. He encourages mindfulness and tools for managing anger, impulsivity, and self-esteem struggles. Erik holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Florida.

He offers sessions in English and works through a range of emotional and practical concerns to help clients move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
ADHD
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Erik names

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Online support

How Erik’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Erik often uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions. He also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping strategies for anxiety, mood challenges, and sleep or eating difficulties. These approaches are paired with client-centered listening to shape goals that matter to the person seeking help.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Erik will talk through symptoms, history, and personal preferences to decide whether EMDR, CBT, mindfulness practices, or a mix will best meet current goals. The plan can change as progress is made and new needs appear, with regular check-ins to make sure the work fits the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video allows face-to-face interaction for detailed work and EMDR processing, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, mood tracking, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines without losing continuity of care.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family and parenting issues, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.

What is his therapy style like?

He practices a direct but compassionate approach that mixes listening with practical exercises and skill-building tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 30 years of experience working with adults and young adults across mood disorders, trauma recovery, and life transitions.

What credentials and location should I know about?

He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is based in Florida.

In which languages can I work with him?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people located where his licensing applies.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and starting therapy work?

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