Saundrea Young, LCSW

Saundrea Young is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She brings four decades of clinical experience to conversations about health, caregiving, aging, and body image. Her manner is calm and direct, aimed at identifying practical steps people can use right away.

She uses clear talk and careful listening to learn what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on real-world problems and simple, testable strategies. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns of thinking and try small behavior changes that can reduce stress.

Her work also leans on a client-centered approach. That means she follows the person’s lead, adapts pace and tone to fit each situation, and builds plans from the client’s values and strengths. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.

Saundrea is comfortable discussing issues tied to medical concerns, caregiving roles, and changes that come with aging. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or body image worries. Her sessions aim to help people find manageable steps forward.

Beginning therapy with her starts with a straightforward discussion of current needs and realistic goals. She helps clients notice strengths they already have and practices ways to use those strengths in daily life. Her style is steady, practical, and focused on making small, useful changes.

How Cognitive and Client-Centered Approaches Work Online

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, practical behavior changes to ease stress or anxiety.

Client-centered therapy centers on the person's own goals and pace. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the person use their own strengths to find solutions for grief, caregiving challenges, or changes that come with aging.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals, and preferences and then choose techniques that fit. Decisions about methods are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text let people check in between sessions or use shorter exchanges when that fits their day. These options help people access consistent care without long commutes.