
Cristiane (Kristy) Young, LMHC
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Tamarac, FL
Online & In-Person
About me
I am a licensed mental health counselor with more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I help people of different ages who are struggling with different issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relational and marital problems, grief, stress and anger management issues, Obsessive compulsive Disorder, ADHD to name a few. I am fluent in English and Portuguese.
My name is Cristiane Young but I go by Kristy. I am a licensed Mental Health counselor. My passion is to be able to assist my clients unfold their potential and live a more fulfilling life. I believe that each person is a universe and that no diagnosis can define or restrict them. Therapy is a journey that we take together. My approach is client centered however I also utilize a psychodynamic approach and several tools from CBT, DBT and EFT to assist them to increase awareness and develop coping skills necessary to better manage life challenges. If you are currently facing any difficulties or simply want to deep dive into a journey of self exploration, don't hesitate to call. I accept most insurance including United Health, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare. I am also fluent in English and Portuguese.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Education
NYIT
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Zelle
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Medicare
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
- Portuguese