Meg Young, LCSW, PLLC, Certified EMDR therapist

02/14/2026

Today, Valentine's Day, may be a beautiful day for you or a very difficult one, depending on your circumstances. It's not just about romantic connection. Think about who you want to connect with today and do so. You don't have to say happy Valentine's Day if you don't want. Just connect.

02/13/2026

If you work in a high-stress helping profession—first responder, healthcare provider, therapist, veterinarian, or similar—you may notice that stress doesn’t always turn off when the day ends. Chronic stress and anxiety often have deeper nervous-system roots, especially after repeated exposure to difficult experiences.

In this video, I explain how EMDR therapy can help the brain process stored stress and reduce anxiety, panic symptoms, and feeling constantly on edge. If you’re in the Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch area and want to learn more, I’ve also written a fuller article linked in the comments.

12/02/2025

Feeling worn out, anxious, or stuck? You’re not alone. Join me January 5 at 12:00 for Rooted in Resilience: a gentle, practical event for helpers ready to recharge. We’ll explore somatic tools, EMDR insights, and nervous system care so you can move from burnout to balance. No experience needed; just bring yourself.

DM me or tap the link to register.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-in-resilience-megs-approach-to-wellness-tickets-1976590518449?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Meg online to explore simple, powerful ways to boost your wellness and stay strong through life’s ups and downs!

09/30/2025

Life doesn’t pause for us to heal. The world keeps moving; chaotic news cycles, busy schedules, endless demands.

But the reality is, you don’t have to wait for the world to calm down before you do! Healing happens when you give yourself permission to pause, even for a moment.

That’s why I’m inviting you to a free “Getting to Know Me” call on **Monday, Oct 7 at 12:00 PM.

This is your chance to:
- Learn how therapy (and EMDR) can help you finally feel more steady and clear
- Ask questions about what it would look like
- Take the first small step toward the calm you’ve been craving

Don’t wait until stress or anxiety decides for you. Reserve your spot here: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/673242/165888510433166702/share

Your nervous system deserves this reset.

- Learn about my approach to trauma, anxiety, and burnout recovery- Ask questions about what to expect in therapy- See if we’re the right fit—no pressure, just conversatio

09/24/2025

Hi, I’m Meg Young, LCSW

I became a therapist after seeing how trauma and chronic stress shape our lives. I knew in high school that I would be a Social Worker. Over the years I’ve walked alongside first responders, healthcare workers, and other high-achievers as they’ve faced anxiety, PTSD, and burnout and I’ve seen (and know personally) how healing is possible.

My passion is helping you find calm, clarity, and confidence again, using tools like EMDR to gently release what your nervous system is holding.

Want to meet me and hear how this work can support you?
Join my free “Getting to Know Me” call on Tuesday Oct 7 at 12:00 PM.

Grab the link by registering. You can keep camera on or off during these sessions. https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/673242/165888510433166702/share

It’s an easy, no-pressure way to connect and see if therapy is the right next step.

- Learn about my approach to trauma, anxiety, and burnout recovery- Ask questions about what to expect in therapy- See if we’re the right fit—no pressure, just conversatio

09/20/2025

When the world feels noisy and unpredictable, it’s easy for our minds and bodies to carry that chaos.

That’s where therapy—especially EMDR—can be a powerful anchor.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your nervous system process stressful experiences so you can feel more grounded, resilient, and at ease—no matter what’s happening outside.

Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s part of staying healthy, like a tune-up for your mind and heart.

Curious how EMDR might help you? Join me for a free “Getting to Know Me” call on Tuesday Oct 7 at 12:00 PM.
It’s a relaxed space to ask questions, learn how I work, and see if we’re a good fit.

https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/673242/165888510433166702/share

Let’s help your mind and body find steadiness—even when the world doesn’t.

- Learn about my approach to trauma, anxiety, and burnout recovery- Ask questions about what to expect in therapy- See if we’re the right fit—no pressure, just conversatio

09/18/2025

Join the Oct 7 “Getting to Know Me” Live Session

Curious about how therapy with me works?
Sign up to get the Google Meet link for a casual Q\&A on Monday, October 7 at 12:00 pm.

You’ll hear how I help adults move through trauma, anxiety, and burnout, and you can ask questions—no pressure, no commitment, just an open conversation.

Reserve your spot and I’ll email you the link and reminders.

- Learn about my approach to trauma, anxiety, and burnout recovery- Ask questions about what to expect in therapy- See if we’re the right fit—no pressure, just conversatio

09/15/2025

“I don’t have time to deal with all this.”

I hear this a lot from therapists, nurses, paramedics, and first responders; people who carry everyone else’s pain and put their own last.

You’re not wrong to think this. You’re busy and you’re needed - at home and work. But here’s the truth: Not dealing with it IS costing you time. Just in ways you’ve learned to ignore.

Let’s break it down:
1. You’re spending energy managing the fallout anyway: Short fuse. Trouble sleeping. Feeling numb with your family. That’s not “fine.” That’s just survival mode; and it’s eating away at your time and peace.

2. This isn’t about lying on a couch for years: I use focused tools: EMDR, IFS, somatic work, and EFT to help your body release what it’s been carrying. No endless talking. No getting stuck.

3. You don’t have to fall apart to do the work: You're high-functioning, not immune. You can stay grounded and process trauma safely. In fact, that’s the whole point.

4. One 50-minute session can reset your entire week, or go deeper with a 90-minute or full-day intensive. There are options because your life doesn’t pause, and healing needs to work with that.

5. Guilt isn’t a reason to avoid care. It’s a sign you need it: You’ve been trained to believe others come first. But you can’t keep pouring from an empty nervous system.

You’re not broken. You’re overloaded. We can work with that in-person or virtually with body-based trauma therapy such as EMDR.

Book a consult:

If you are in a helping profession and struggling with burnout, PTSD, or anxiety, contact Meg Young to help you regain control of your life and emotions.

09/01/2025

Depression isn’t just sadness. It’s the loss of joy in things you once loved, struggling to concentrate, or feeling like you’re moving through quicksand.

The good news is that depression is treatable. Therapy offers tools, perspective, and support to help you move forward.

I share more in my latest blog: Understanding Depression: Finding Hope in Lakewood Ranch

Finding help for depression through counseling. We are available in Sarasota Florida. EMDR Therapy , stress management support and more.

08/12/2025

No commute, no traffic, just therapy that fits your life. Online therapy isn't just convenient, it's transformational. Wherever you are in CT or FL, telehealth allows you to receive trauma- informed therapy on your terms. Find out how EMDR and other evidence based therapies work just as well online as in person. Read more in the blog:

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, and exhausted? Meg Young, LCSW specializes in guiding helping professionals through burnout to regain confidence to manage stress and anxiety, including EMDR and trauma therapy.

08/08/2025

Struggling to find the right therapist in Connecticut or Florida? You're not alone.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, or past trauma, finding a therapist who truly gets you can feel overwhelming. The good news is that with telehealth therapy, you don’t have to be limited by location to get the support you need.
Discover how online therapy can help you heal and thrive — right from your home, car, or office.
Read the full blog at:

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, and exhausted? Meg Young, LCSW specializes in guiding helping professionals through burnout to regain confidence to manage stress and anxiety, including EMDR and trauma therapy.

07/14/2025

Feeling drained, emotionally numb, or disconnected?

This is one of the key signs of secondary trauma. As a first responder or caregiver, you may often give so much of yourself that you’re left with nothing for yourself. Over time, this emotional depletion can take a toll on your well-being.

Secondary trauma doesn't go away on its own, but there are ways to heal. Learn how EMDR and body-based techniques can help restore your energy and emotional balance.

Read more on how secondary trauma affects you in my latest blog!

Learn how ongoing work stress causes secondary trauma, how it presents, and why it won’t go away on its own. Discover how EMDR and body-based techniques can help heal the entire trauma response.