Caroline Young
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Licensed Psychologist with specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and experience utilizing a range of evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused approaches. Experienced across outpatient and intensive outpatient settings, with expertise in crisis management, diagnostic assessment, and collaborative care. Brings an engaging, individualized approach to treatment focused on supporting clients through complex emotional and mental health challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Licensed Psychologist
Young Psychology, PLLC/Psych Charlotte (CLT)
Charlotte, NC
11.2025 - Current
- Own and operate an independent psychology practice, operating in a shared professional collective, providing outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults ages 10+.
- Manage an independent clinical caseload, including assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, risk assessment, safety planning, and ongoing clinical documentation.
- Delivered specialized treatment for adolescent mental health concerns, addressing suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions.
- Provided DBT-informed treatment to adolescents and adults, with particular experience treating Borderline Personality Disorder and other Cluster B personality traits.
- Provide parent/caregiver consultation, family collaboration, and coordination of care with schools, psychiatrists, primary care providers, and other treatment professionals.
- Maintain timely and comprehensive clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, risk assessments, and other required clinical records.
- Coordinated with seven independently practicing psychologists within the Psych CLT professional collective to enhance shared office operations, foster professional networking, and promote community engagement while maintaining independent clinical practices.
- Engaged in professional outreach and community networking to raise awareness of mental health services and strengthen referral relationships.
Licensed Psychologist
Southeast Psych, PLLC
Charlotte, NC
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Served on the Leadership Committee, contributing to practice development, strategic planning, and collaborative initiatives across a collective of independent psychologists from 2023-2025.
- Provided individual psychotherapy to children (ages 8+), adolescents, and adults within a group private practice setting.
- Maintained a weekly caseload of approximately 28 clients, providing ongoing assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based individual psychotherapy.
- Specialized in adolescent mental health, with clinical focus on suicide prevention, self-harm reduction, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal difficulties.
- Provided treatment for adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and other Cluster B traits, focusing on enhancing emotion regulation, interpersonal functioning, and distress tolerance.
- Utilized DBT-informed interventions and evidence-based approaches to effectively address complex emotional and behavioral concerns in clients.
- Conducted ongoing risk assessment and safety planning for clients experiencing suicidal ideation and/or self-harm urges.
- Facilitated a high school DBT skills group, delivering structured instruction in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Worked closely with family systems through parent consultation, family collaboration, psychoeducation, and coordination of care to support adolescent mental health and treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents/caregivers, schools, psychiatrists, primary care providers, and other treatment professionals to support coordinated, comprehensive care.
- Provided parent/caregiver consultation and psychoeducation to support adolescents' mental health and treatment progress.
- Administered and interpreted psychological assessments for adolescents and adults, evaluating cognitive and intellectual functioning, mood and personality, and other presenting concerns to inform differential diagnosis, case conceptualization, and treatment planning.
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Systems, PC
Plymouth, MN
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided evidence-based individual therapy to adolescents and adults, especially with emphasis on mood disorders, substance abuse, Borderline Personality Disorder, and interventions aimed at reducing self-injurious behaviors, via in-person and Telehealth services.
- Independently facilitated weekly adolescent and adult intensive outpatient DBT skills groups (e.g., Adult 3-Day DBT, Adolescent 2-Day DBT, Adult 1-Day DBT).
- Conducted weekly diagnostic and ongoing individual risk assessments, participated in weekly DBT Case Consultation Group to refine interventions and treatment recommendations, and assisted in emergency coverage for DBT skills groups across the agency. Mentored Master's level practicum student in DBT skills group training and MHS policies/procedures.
- Managed clinical caseload of 32 client hours/week, completing associated administrative tasks including collaborative documentation, billing, and care coordination calls with providers to support treatment planning.
- Supervisor: Steve Girardeau, Psy.D., LP
Postdoctoral Fellow
Washburn Center for Children
Brooklyn Park, MN
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided outpatient, evidence-based individual and family therapy to school-age children and adolescents via in-person and Telehealth services, managing a caseload of approximately 20-25 clients.
- Implemented evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches (e.g., CBT, DBT-A, MATCH/MAP) to enhance treatment outcomes from a systems perspective.
- Conducted diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and their families via in-person and Telehealth and provided feedback.
- Administered, scored, and interpreted psychological assessments (e.g., WISC-V, Roberts-2, Rorschach Inkblot Test) to children and adolescents, facilitating feedback sessions that provided families with academic and clinical recommendations.
- Actively participated in a bi-weekly outpatient consultation group and bi-weekly didactic seminar within the Psychology Training Program.
- Received training in Managing and Adapting Practice (i.e., treatment approach for anxiety, depression, trauma, and disruptive behaviors) and DC: 0-5 (i.e., assessing and diagnosing children five-years-old or younger).
- Provided one-hour, weekly peer supervision to both a Predoctoral Intern and a Doctoral Practicum Student.
- Managed administrative tasks, including collaborative documentation and care coordination calls with psychiatrists and teachers, ensuring streamlined communication and billing processes.
- Supervisors: Carin Wolfe, Psy.D., LP and Melissa Sovak, Psy.D., LP
Predoctoral Intern
Mental Health Systems, PC
Edina, MN
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Co-facilitated an intensive outpatient Adult 3-Day DBT Skills Group for adults experiencing Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) from August-December 2018.
- Independently facilitated an intensive outpatient Adolescent 2-Day DBT Skills Group for teenagers (ages 14-18) from late December 2018-August 2019.
- Provided outpatient individual therapy using evidence-based approaches (e.g., DBT, CBT, Positive Psychology interventions) for adolescents and adults enrolled in MHS group programming and completed ongoing individual risk assessments and safety planning.
- Conducted diagnostic assessments, provided diagnosis feedback, assessed fit with MHS group programming, and made service referrals to enhance patient care.
- Administered and interpreted intelligence, personality, and executive functioning assessments (e.g., WAIS-IV, MMPI-II, Conners CPT 3) for adults, delivering feedback to inform treatment decisions.
- Participated in one-hour, weekly DBT case consultation group with MHS staff; Coordinated bi-weekly care with other providers (psychiatrists, individual therapists, physicians); Engaged in a quarterly Research Roundtable group.
- Provided one-hour, weekly peer supervision to a Master's level practicum student.
- Conducted literature reviews to support MHS program development for chronic pain, cancer, diabetes, and grief and loss, while managing documentation and billing tasks.
- Supervisors: Amy Gimbel, Psy.D., LP. and Christopher Malone, Psy.D., LP
Doctoral Practicum Student
Winn Army Community Hospital
Fort Stewart, GA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted intake assessments, provided evidence-based individual therapy to children and adolescents (ages 2-13) of military families, and facilitated parent coaching using evidence-based approaches (e.g., Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, MATCH).
- Implemented additional evidence-based therapies, including Exposure and Response Prevention and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for the treatment of childhood internalizing/externalizing behaviors and developmental concerns (e.g., sleeping, feeding, toileting).
- Interpreted data from Vanderbilt Assessment Scale to enhance behavioral observations, inform diagnostic decisions, and guide treatment planning for clients and families.
- Coordinated care with pediatricians, psychiatrists, and teachers to align treatment plans and ensure comprehensive support for clients.
- Child and Family Behavioral Health Clinic
- Supervisor: Rochelle Holtzman, Ph.D, LP
Doctoral Practicum Student
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted intakes and provided evidence-based, short-term individual therapy (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT) to a diverse population of college students (e.g., ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities, international, undergraduate, and graduate students).
- Provided triage and crisis evaluations for walk-in students.
- Co-facilitated weekly process group for students with social anxiety and assessed disability accommodation needs for students with learning, developmental, and psychiatric challenges affecting daily living and residency.
- Co-facilitated campus outreach events (e.g., JumpStart Welcome, Keep Calm and Donut Stress, Clothesline Project: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention) and presented on mental health, emotional distress, suicide prevention, and life skills to students, faculty, and staff.
- Tracked and scored data (e.g., CCAPS-64, CCAPS-32) to inform treatment planning and measure client progress.
- Counseling and Student Support Services
- Supervisors: Christopher Corbett, Ph.D, LP; Jenni Leatham, MRC, LPC, CRC, CACI
Doctoral Practicum Student
Georgia Southern Psychology Clinic
Statesboro, GA
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Conducted intake assessments and provided evidence-based therapy to individuals across the lifespan, enhancing mental health support for rural populations and GSU students.
- Co-facilitated mindfulness-based process group for GSU students, promoting stress reduction and emotional well-being.
- Scored and tracked data (e.g., BASC-3, SCL-90-R, BAI, CES-D) to inform treatment planning and to measure client progress across sessions.
- Administered WRATs to GSU student athletes to assist in screening for learning disorders and academic challenges.
- Led and participated in community outreach events, increasing awareness and access to mental health resources for diverse populations.
- Executed documentation and administrative tasks efficiently in compliance with organizational standards.
- Supervisor: Amy Luna, Ph.D., LP
Education
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GADissertation -
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA04-2018
Master of Science - Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GABachelor of Arts with Honors - Experimental Psychology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12-2013
Skills
- Intensive Outpatient/Outpatient care expertise
- Specialized training in DBT
- Personalized treatment planning
- Advanced individual risk assessment, crisis management, and problem-solving skills
- Culturally informed diagnostics
- Diverse population experience
- Team collaboration and social inclusivity
- Flexible, creative, and adaptive to fast-paced and changing environments
- Effective communication skills
- Enthusiasm for being an active voice in the community to promote community well-being
- Electronic health records proficiency
EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University
- GPA: 4.0
The University of South Carolina
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Psi Chi Honor Society, Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society
PRESENTATIONS & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- May 2025 DBT Application for Advanced Professionals
- Developed and delivered this APA-sponsored continuing education presentation on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to Southeast Psych, PLLC clinical staff, providing training on DBT principles and practical clinical applications.
- July 2024 Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Co-Presented with Dr. Selena Jackson to Southeast Psych, PLLC clinical staff
- February 2023 Social Media and Early Adolescent Mental Health
- Co-Presented with Olivia Hildreth, LCSW & Ben Kimball, MSW
- Given to parents of children who attended McAlpine Elementary School addressing social media use and early adolescent mental health, providing education regarding potential impacts, risk factors, and strategies for supporting healthy technology use.
- Georgia Southern University Diversity Fair
- April 2017 Treating Childhood Aggression to Prevent Adult Psychopathology
- Mentor: Shauna Joye, Ph.D., LP
- April 2016 Self-Esteem and Eating Disorder Risk in Emerging Women: Examining Perfectionistic Ruminations
- Mentor: Jeff Klbert, Ph.D., LP
TEACHING & EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Georgia Southern University - Level II Graduate Teaching Assistant 08/2015-05/2018
- Instructor of record for two online Introduction to Psychology courses for undergraduate students.
- Prepared lecture materials, facilitated discussion boards, graded assignments, held scheduled office hours for students, and coordinated service-learning projects.
Timeline
Owner & Licensed Psychologist
Young Psychology, PLLC/Psych Charlotte (CLT)
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Psychologist
Southeast Psych, PLLC
10.2022 - 11.2025
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Systems, PC
09.2020 - 12.2021
Postdoctoral Fellow
Washburn Center for Children
09.2019 - 09.2020
Predoctoral Intern
Mental Health Systems, PC
08.2018 - 08.2019
Doctoral Practicum Student
Winn Army Community Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2018
Doctoral Practicum Student
Savannah College of Art and Design
07.2016 - 07.2017
Doctoral Practicum Student
Georgia Southern Psychology Clinic
08.2015 - 08.2016
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Dissertation -
Georgia Southern University
Master of Science - Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts with Honors - Experimental Psychology
University of South Carolina