Colleen Young, M.A., LMFT
1507 N Adams St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
Tel: 253-576-7896
E-mail: ColleenYoungLMFT@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy:
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, minor in Communications:
Allegheny College, Meadville, PA.
December 2009
May 1996
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Hope Sparks (Tacoma, WA)
Licensed Therapist (Dec. 2014 – present)
Provides mental health therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Area of focus includes
eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Conducts assessment intakes, develops
treatment plans, and provides outpatient services.
Inner Revolution Counseling (Tacoma, WA)
Couple, Family and Individual Therapist (Sep. 2012 – present)
Provided therapy services to couples, families, and individuals in private-practice setting with a
focus on women and girls struggling with (but not limited to) self-esteem, depression, anxiety, body
image, eating disorders, and trauma. Conducted treatment planning and intake assessments utilizing
an array of therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy,
acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology, and emotionally-focused therapy.
Good Samaritan Behavioral Health, Community Support Services (Puyallup, WA)
Clinical Therapist (Sep. 2011 – Aug. 2013)
Provided therapy and case-management services to Medicaid-funded adults by conducting intake
assessments, developing treatment plans, crisis plans, and coordinating with outside services to
reduce barriers to client recovery. Facilitated womens’ PTSD psycho-education group and
Assertiveness and Boundaries skills group. Staff trainer on Positive Psychology interventions.
Good Samaritan Behavioral Health, Child and Family Services (Puyallup, WA)
Child and Family Therapist (Jan. – Sep. 2011)
Provided therapy and case-management services to children and families. Developed and
implemented treatment plans, crisis plans, cross-system service plans, and coordinated with outside
systems to provide quality service utilizing evidence-based models of therapy. Assisted caregivers
with behavioral management of youth and provided skills training. Actively participated in CBTPlus consult group and in corresponding research project using related assessment tools.
Get Well Tacoma (Tacoma, WA)
Couple and Individual Therapist (Sep. 2010 – Aug. 2011)
Provided therapy services to couples and individuals in private-practice setting. Conducted treatment
planning and intake assessments utilizing an array of systemic therapeutic modalities.
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Comprehensive Mental Health (Tacoma, WA)
Child and Family Therapist (Feb. – Dec. 2010)
Provided therapy and case-management services to children and families by developing and
implementing treatments plans, crisis plans, cross-system service plans, and coordinating with
relevant systems to provide quality service utilizing evidence-based models of therapy.
Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare (Lakewood, WA)
Case Manager 2 (March-July 2009)
Provided crisis services for families and at-risk youth via the Child High Intensity Program (CHIP).
Conducted multiple therapy sessions per week per client need, including in-home, in-office, and inschool sessions. Coordinated with outside agencies to provide continuity of care and to foster
stability within the family system.
Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare (Lakewood, WA)
Therapist Intern (Jan. – Dec. 2009)
Provided therapy and case management to families and children. Developed treatment plans, crisis
plans, and cross-system service plans as needed. Assisted caregivers with behavioral management of
youth and provided skills training. Co-facilitated teen girls’ therapy group.
PLU Couple & Family Therapy Center (Tacoma, WA)
Couple and Family Therapist Intern (Sep. 2008 – Dec. 2009)
Provided therapy and case-management services to individuals, couples, and families. Conducted
diagnostic assessments, created treatment plans, and provided case-management services.
Planned Parenthood (Olympia, WA)
Teen Clinic Facilitator (June 2006 – Feb. 2007)
Provided resources, led presentations, and developed interactive games to educate teens about birth
control methods and STD risk reduction.
National AIDS Fund (Washington, DC)
Program Manager (Aug. 1997 – May 2000)
Provided counseling and resources for individuals with HIV/AIDS who contacted the National AIDS
Fund’s hotline. Assisted individuals with confidentiality, disclosure of HIV status, and
discrimination, and provided counseling around return-to-work issues for people living with
HIV/AIDS. Delivered seminars on HIV/AIDS workplace issues for HR departments nationally.
D.C. Rape Crisis Center (Washington, D.C.)
Crisis Counselor (Mar. 1997 – Sep. 1998)
Underwent extensive 8-week training covering crisis counseling, medical, and legal issues related to
sexual assault. Provided counseling services through hotline and at hospital emergency room.
CREDENTIALS, SKILLS, MEMBERSHIPS:
Washington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: LF 60258087
Gottman Couples Therapy: Level 2 Trained Therapist
International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals: Member since 2014
Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: Student Board Member 2007-2009
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy: Member since 2007
Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapy: Student Member of the Year, 2008
Trained in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral and CBT-Plus Therapy: Fall 2010