Dr Calvin Young

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

“I am an experienced, US military veteran clinician with over two decades of experience working with adolescents, adults, and all configured couples caring with a good sense of humour, an eclectic talk therapy approach based on CBT, DBT, person-centeredness, neuropsychology and nutritional psychological foundations.”

About Me

As an experienced US military veteran clinician, I help adolescents, adults, and all configured couples navigate life's challenges. With over two decades in practice, I offer eclectic talk therapy. We integrate insights from CBT, DBT, and even nutritional psychology. I bring a caring approach and a good sense of humour to our sessions. This blend helps diverse clients find practical ways forward in a supportive space.

Approach

I focus on practical, down-to-earth work that breaks problems into manageable steps and keeps us moving at a steady, predictable pace. In sessions we prioritize clear goals, short experiments, and honest conversation—mixing focused questioning with moments of levity so difficult topics feel more bearable. Between meetings I often ask for simple tracking or small practice tasks to test what’s changing and where we adjust. This approach tends to suit people who appreciate straightforward collaboration and measurable progress.

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Basic Information

south holland, United States

In-person & Online

Services

My practice is eclectic, and integrative, meaning that I work with clients to identify the best approach/es that will address the issues they need assistance with. I incorporate nutritional, herbal, other technological and lifestyle interventional approaches to assist you with achieving your goals. I do have a focus and specialized credentials and training in, among other areas; drugs and addiction treatment, sexual issues, and in forensic matters-issues where mental health and Law are involved, such as sex offender evaluation and treatment, DUI evaluation and DOT-related mental health and substance abuse issues, among my various other general behavioral health specialities.

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Addiction Services
A range of services for addiction that may include counselling, detox support, group programmes, and aftercare planning.
Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Communities
Individuals
Groups
Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Psycho-Legal
Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.
Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Professional Title:

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation

Clinical Counselor

Qualifications

Atlantic International University, Fielding Graduate University

Service Areas

1070 south park avenue

In-person & Online

south suburbs

South Holland, cook

United States