Susan Youngsteadt
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I use a holistic approach to take into consideration how various aspects of daily life affect our w. My goal is to help YOU live your best life.
Susan Youngsteadt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor (LCSW-S). While she began her career working with children and families, her work has grown- becoming more rooted in working with young adults and adults with trauma, loss, depression and anxiety, as well as life transitions. At this time, she sees individuals ages 16+ for outpatient therapy. Susan also recently completed training as an End-of-Life [Death] Doula. Susan graduated from North Carolina State University (go Wolfpack!) in 2016 with her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Professionally nicknamed "the challenger" due to her direct, relational, engaged style of therapy and reputation of holding people accountable, she uses a holistic approach, looking at the health of the whole body, mind, and spirit. Susan is LGBTQ affirming and works from a trauma-informed approach and is dedicated to being culturally competent, continuing to seek support to better serve her clients.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Burnout
- Career
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- 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
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- Narrative Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Family Systems Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Door can be opened easily
Payment options
$65 — $120per session
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
North Carolina Social Work Certification & Licensure Board
C012463, North Carolina
Education
North Carolina State University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2016
Focus on impact of familial dynamics, specialized in the study and treatment of trauma and abuse in children.