Alissa Young, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Alissa Young

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
5 years in practice

My approach is soft and gentle when needed however, straight-forward and accountable when necessary. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral

I want YOU to WIN! Transitioning through adulthood without appropriate support and tools can leave you feeling anxious, burnt-out, and depressed. You may be in a place of frustration, as new situations and challenges have started to pile up - causing you to feel like you have “too much on your plate.” Overwhelmed and nervous about the future, you might be asking yourself “What do I do now?” Do you often reflect on your childhood and teenage years where things were just "easier." Navigating life is tough but it' NOT impossible. As a Black Female Therapist, I am here to help. As a therapist who specializes in supporting those experiencing significant life transitions, I’ll work with you to reduce the anxiety and stress often associated with ‘adulting.’ As your therapist, I will create a safe space for you to vent your frustrations, explore next steps, and create measurable therapeutic goals to track your implementation progress. If you are reading this bio and saying internally (or externally, lol) “This is me!”, you are in the right place. I am excited to help you transition and process the forever changing and complex dynamics of Adulthood. When you are ready, let’s connect! I inv

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
African American/BlackCisgender WomanQueerChristianity

Practice hours (PDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 7:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 7:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Grief and Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Life Transitions
  • Physical Stress
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$130 — $200per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – California
  • Anthem – California
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – California
  • Blue Shield of California – California
  • Cigna – California
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

    Active, California

Certificates

  • EMDR

    EMDRIA

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2016

    Sociology concentration in Social Justice and Inequalities

  • University of Southern California

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2019

    MSW concentration Children, Youth, and Families

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