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M Joy Young LCSW
M Joy Young Quick Facts
Main Areas: grief, bereavement, trauma, caregiver issues: caring for aging/elderly parents, adult children of alcoholics/substance abusersCareer Focus: Counselor and coach
Affiliation: National Association of Social Workers, NW Coaches Association
I began my journey in the helping industry as a candy striper at Good Samaritan Hospital in 1981. I went on to volunteer as a friendly visitor to home bound older adults with Project Linkage, a volunteer operated program. I have worked with a variety of adults throughout my 20 year career including adults, seniors, and those with severe mental illness and personality disorders. I have experience working in mental health, hospice, care giver respite, crisis, and with community mental health.
I received my masters of social work (MSW) in 1997 from Portland State University and my bachelor of science degree in sociology in 1989. I am a licensed clinical social worker amd an academy certified social worker. I completed professional coach training with the International Coaching Academy in 2008, Holistic Health practice and Flower Essence training with Australasian College of Health Sciences in 2007 and with the Flower Essence Society in 2010. I received Soulcollage® Facilitators training in 2008. I am a Certified Professional Coach, Soulcollage® Facilitator, and Flower Essence Consultant.
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from M Joy Young
Do you feel the world is changing so fast that you just can't keep up sometimes? Do you worry about what lies ahead for yourself and our world? do you feel like the direction our culture is taking lacks real purpose and meaning? You re not alone. Many of us are deeply troubled by the rapid pace of modern life and the complex demands placed on us just to keep up. but there are people questioning the direction of their lives, our culture, and are seeking real solutions that bring peace, joy, purpose, and meaning. My name is M. Joy Young, social worker and life coach. At Portland Lifestyle Counseling I offer counseling that focuses on self acceptance, personal direction, social accountability, and real life purpose and meaning. I call this type of counseling work Inner Knowing. If you would like to explore a life with deeper meaning contact me at 503-309-1163 or email at branchingover@iinet.com. Other specialties include grief, bereavement, depression, anxiety, stress, and support for caring for an aging or elderly parent.
Getting Started With M Joy Young
It's easy to get started. Just call 503-309-1163 or email at branchingover@iinet.com. I offer a free 30 minute consultation that can be over the phone or face to face. There are many counselors out there to choose from. What makes me different is that I welcome emotional issues that arise from issues of social and economic injustice, racisim, and discrimination due to race, gender, or sexual orientation. I believe that how we feel inside is connected to a larger social experience not just brain and body chemistry.
Contacting M Joy Young
I am accepting new referrals and would love to hear from you. You can reach Joy at 503-309-1163 or email at branchingover@iinet.com or at www.mjoyyoung.com,
