Dempsey Young
(He/Him/His)
Psychologist
Empowering you to heal, grow, and thrive with authentic, compassionate therapy. Let's work together to create a life full of purpose and joy.
Finding the courage to understand your own story is one of the bravest things you can do. By exploring and processing your unique experiences, you can free yourself from past traumas, anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationships, and emotional pain that may be holding you back. My goal is to help you create a life filled with meaning, excitement, and purpose—where you feel excited to wake up every day. You deserve this, and I’m here to guide you on your healing journey. What’s it like to work with me? Therapy is a two-way process, and I’m not here to just nod along. I believe in being real and authentic, and I want you to feel comfortable doing the same. You’ll hear me laugh, maybe swear (oops!), and always speak from the heart. Together, we’ll dive into the work, with me by your side as you start your healing process. I specialize in trauma recovery, LGBTQ+ competent care, couples counseling, and college mental health. However, I’m experienced in helping with a wide range of mental health concerns. I offer a free 20(ish)-minute consultation where we can talk about your goals and how I can support you. Let’s connect and start this journey together!
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- 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
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Body Image Therapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Feminist Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Relationship Enhancement Therapy
- Schema Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$165per session
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Credentials
Licenses
PSYPACT Provider
Mobility number: 17634
Licensed Psychologist
PS020049, Pennsylvania
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 2020
I was trained as a generalist in health psychology meaning that my training was extensive training and education in nearly all mental health concerns.
University of Pittsburgh
BS (Bachelor of Science), 2010
Major in Psychology as well as a certification in Women/Gender/Sexuality Studies.
Publications
#IThrived: A Phenomenological Exploration of Recovery from Intimate Partner Violence among Gay Men
2020, Proquest
My dissertation study focused on identifying aspects of the recovery process from IPV with gay men through a lens of models like Myer's Minority Stress.