Deonia Young, LICSW, LCSW, CSW

Online approaches that focus on relationships and skills

Deonia commonly blends Attachment-Based Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address relationship patterns and everyday thinking. Attachment work looks at how early bonds influence current connections and helps people change repeating patterns that cause pain. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with practical actions that change feelings and behavior.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. DBT skills are helpful for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsivity, and building stronger stress-management habits. Together these approaches offer both insight into relational patterns and concrete tools for daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, concerns, and preferences. That may mean trying a mix of attachment work, cognitive techniques, and DBT skills and adjusting the plan as needed.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video lets people see facial expressions and rehearse conversations. Phone sessions can fit into a work break and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, between-session support, or when writing feels easier than talking.