About Saundrea
Saundrea Young is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people cope with life changes, stress, anxiety, and grief. She brings four decades of clinical experience to gentle, practical care. Her voice in sessions is steady and respectful, aimed at helping people take the next small step when it feels hard to move forward.
She listens first and then shapes a plan that fits each person’s situation. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on usable skills to manage tough moments.
Background and approach
She uses clear talk and simple exercises so ideas can be tried between meetings. Saundrea has worked extensively with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, and with people facing chronic pain, illness, or disability. She also helps those dealing with body image struggles and the strain of health-related life changes.
Her approach adapts to the challenge at hand rather than following a rigid script. Clients can expect a collaborative tone. The conversation is paced to match how comfortable someone feels while still moving toward change.
She values sensitivity, respect, and a nonjudgmental stance in every interaction. With 40 years of experience, Saundrea uses Client-Centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools. That blend supports both emotional processing and practical problem solving.
She aims to help people notice strengths and build routines that ease daily stressors.
How client-centered and CBT work online
Saundrea uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions begin with the person’s experience. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to build trust and clarity. This approach helps when someone needs understanding and steady support through change.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT offers practical steps and short exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. It can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and difficult routines tied to health challenges.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Saundrea works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adapts plans as needs change, so therapy is collaborative rather than fixed.
Online sessions make this collaboration easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is lower, and live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins or brief reflections between meetings. These options offer flexibility for people juggling care duties, appointments, or limited time.
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- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English