Linda Young , MD, LCSW-C

Linda Young, MD, LCSW-C, brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work in Maryland. She offers straightforward support for adults navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and career concerns. Her style is warm and welcoming and she focuses on building a practical plan with each person.

Linda began her career in Boston and practiced there for about 17 years before moving to Maryland in 2013. She has worked in a range of clinical settings and has experience assessing safety in schools, homes, and residential facilities. Over the last five years she focused on adults in substance abuse treatment programs, helping people facing co-occurring mental health and addiction issues.

In session she combines psychodynamic therapy with cognitive behavioral approaches and trauma-focused work. She explains challenges plainly and helps people learn skills they can use between meetings. Sessions often center on understanding patterns, managing symptoms, and setting achievable goals.

Linda pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment wounds, and problems like codependency, communication troubles, and caregiver stress. She also addresses chronic illness, aging concerns, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, and the fallout from natural or human-caused disasters.

Her clinical background includes counseling people through life transitions, grief, and the long-term effects of trauma. Linda aims to create a trusting relationship first, then works with each person to build coping tools and a clear plan for change.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Linda blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in accessible ways. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and problems with substance use. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their hold on daily life, often by working safely through upsetting events.

She also uses psychodynamic ideas to help uncover patterns from earlier relationships that affect current behavior. Together these methods let the therapist and client try short-term skills and deeper exploration, depending on what the person needs. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process; the therapist will talk through options and adapt the plan to the client’s goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people meet face-to-face when schedules align. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging are useful for quick check-ins or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving routines, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress and consistent support.