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Deonia Young, LICSW, LCSW, CSW

Compassionate LICSW for trauma, anxiety, and families
  • Trauma and grief
  • Relationship support
  • Flexible online sessions

About Deonia Young

Deonia Young is a licensed social worker practicing in Georgia with six years of clinical experience. She holds the credentials LICSW, LCSW, and CSW - explained simply as Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Certified Social Worker - which reflect formal training and clinical expertise in social work.

Deonia focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and life changes, and address parenting and family dynamics. She also works with concerns related to relationships, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, and attends to issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems. Her work is client-centered and practical, aimed at finding strategies that fit each person’s daily life.

Her therapeutic style is warm, flexible, and integrative; she draws on components from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and attachment-informed ideas to create a tailored plan. Deonia prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where feelings and thoughts can be explored and collaborates with clients to set realistic goals and develop effective coping skills.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Deonia Young have?

Deonia Young has six years of clinical experience.

Is Deonia Young a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LICSW, LCSW, and CSW. License details include AL LICSW 6090C and GA LCSW CSW009466.

In which languages does Deonia Young provide therapy?

Deonia Young provides therapy in English.

Where is Deonia Young located?

She is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Deonia Young as my therapist?

You can work with Deonia Young through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deonia Young work with international clients?

No. Deonia Young does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deonia Young cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online



Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes understanding how early relationships shape current connections and emotional patterns; it helps people improve trust, security, and closeness in relationships and is useful for attachment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and family dynamics.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with motivation by teaching practical skills and strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can help those struggling with intense emotions, impulsivity, anger, or difficulties in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they prioritize approaches that feel most useful and realistic for the client’s life.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and brief check-ins are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. This variety of formats helps make ongoing care more accessible and easier to fit into busy schedules while supporting consistent progress with licensed professionals and therapists.

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