TEAM
erin young
(they/them)

Student Therapist
BSc, BSW, MSW (Cand.)
Ontario, Canada
English
Virtual/online
Clients Served
- Young Adults, Adults (12-29)
- Individuals, Families, Groups
- LGBTQ2SIA+
As an MSW student, I draw on both my education and lived experience as a queer, neurodivergent person in my work. While learning and growing alongside clients, I offer affirming, client-centered care that honours each individual’s identities, perspectives, and experiences.
About Erin
After a winding path through other fields and a lot of trial and error in my early career, I found myself drawn to work that centers connection and care. Social work became a natural fit, offering the opportunity to build relationships where people feel genuinely seen and supported in their authentic selves.
My approach is shaped by both clinical training and lived experience. As a queer, trans, and neurodivergent person with ADHD, I know what it’s like to navigate systems not built with me in mind, to grapple with grief and loss, and to find resilience in unexpected places. Having experienced grief that did not fit the “typical” mold during my childhood and young adult life, I bring an understanding that loss is complex, layered, and deeply shaped by identity and context. These are insights I carry into my work knowing that each person’s experience is unique to them.
I take a collaborative and relational approach to therapy, believing that clients are the experts on themselves and their lives. I see therapy as something that adapts to each person, rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. As a student therapist, I bring curiosity, care, and openness to learning alongside my clients. I view the therapeutic relationship as a space for exploration and collaboration, where each individual’s perspective guides our work together.
I serve these communities
- Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD
- Youth and Adults
- Late, Recently, and Self-diagnosed
- 2SLGBTQIA+ communities/Sexual and Gender Diverse folx
I can help with
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- Anxiety
- Depression
- Communication
- Grief and loss
- Boundaries
- Gender and Sexuality Related Issues
I am trained in
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- Trauma-informed
- 2SLGBTQIA+-affirming
- Strengths-based approaches
- Crisis intervention (ASIST)
- Mindfulness
Fees
Individual - $60 per 50-minute session
The ND Room ACCEPT Group for Neurodivergent Tweens and Teens - $280 for 8-week after-school program ($35/session)
Read more about our Accept Groups for Neurodivergent Youth and Adults:
Book a free consultation with our Care Consultant to discuss how we can work together to meet your goals
The Practice
This practice is a virtual practice. At present, all sessions take place online. The platform we use is called Jane, a practice management system designed by and for Canadian health and mental health professionals.
All students are supervised by Wendy McGuire, Registered Social Worker, OCSWSSW #814939
Insurance Coverage
Registered practitioners’ fees may be covered by Extended Health Insurance Plans. Check with your provider.
Cancellation Policy
Without 48 hours advance notice for appointment cancellations, the full session fee will be billed.
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