Monique Young , LMFT

Monique Young is a California-licensed clinician with five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and grief. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and indicates formal training in treating individuals and relationships. Monique brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to her work, meeting each person where they are and honoring their unique story.

She has worked with clients facing LGBTQ+-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and the complex emotions that accompany loss. Her practice emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs and goals of each client, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Monique values collaborative care and supports clients in identifying practical steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Taking the first step toward change requires courage, and Monique focuses on empowering people throughout that process. She aims to create an encouraging environment where clients can explore feelings, develop coping strategies, and build resilience as they work toward meaningful, sustained improvement.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Monique Young uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills for managing stress and anxiety, helping clients learn tools to reduce worry, improve mood, and cope with everyday challenges. She also applies trauma-informed methods to help people process difficult experiences and work through the emotional impact of abuse or loss in a paced, supportive way. For those dealing with grief and related emotions, her approach includes focused strategies to navigate loss and restore a sense of direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Monique collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. She works with clients to clarify goals, test different strategies, and adjust the plan over time so the chosen methods align with individual needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible access to treatment through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or connect from another location. Working remotely with licensed professionals allows for consistent, ongoing support while maintaining the adaptability many people need to sustain progress.