Dr Calvin Young(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Illinois
Anxiety - Depression-Drug addiction & abuse-Men's issues-Veterans' issues-Racism, oppression, and discrimination-
Dr Calvin Young
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Professional statement
Dr. Calvin Young is a nationally qualified psychotherapist, and forensic assessment, drugs and substance abuse counseling professional, with over two decades of experiences.
Dr. Young is a life-long martial artist and Yoga practitioner.
Dr. Young provides outpatient teletherapy care to a diverse client base for all DSM and related emotional, psychological and behavioral issues and disorders.
A US military veteran; his service in the United States’ Army resulted in training to the level of a Special Forces medic.
As a mental health clinician his credentials include a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Sociology; with a minor in Psychology.
He later went on to earn a Master of Sciences (MSc) degree in Human Services Administration. Dr. Young is the holder of a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Counseling- a credential completed with an emphasis in Addiction Treatment and Psychometrics [clinical psychology core]. His academic training and credentials also include a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Human and Organizational Development.
Dr. Young completed most of the dissertation process to be awarded a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Human and Organizational Development. Dr. Young is the holder of an earned doctorate (PhD) in Psychology.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 25 years
SCM Consulting Group, Ltd, Consulting Psychotherapist/ Addiction and Forensic Mental Health Clinician, 2002 - Present
Fielding Graduate University, PhD (ABD), MA, 2000
Licensure
Illinois: 180005281Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Drug addiction & abuse - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on drugs; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.
Men's issues - Expertise in working with adult men; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges and promote physical and mental health
Veterans' issues - Coping with reactions of exposure to life-threatening or traumatic events; supporting veterans and their families adjusting to civilian life
Racism, oppression, and discrimination - Exploring how racism, oppression, and discrimination impacts one’s life, including relationships, work life, and self-esteem; growing self-care practices to combat the negative emotions that arise when faced with identity-based adverse experiences
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Loveland Therapy Fund Clients
Locations & Hours
I do not offer free consultations.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- Cigna
- Evernorth
- First Health
- Humana
- Loyola University Chicago Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
- Magellan Health
- Meridian Health Plan
- Multiplan or PHCS
- Optimum
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare
- UMR
- UPMC Health Plan
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- University of Chicago Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
- University of Illinois Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$100 (55min)
- Sliding scale:$55 - $100
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