Rob Young, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Therapist

Degree

Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology)

About

The Charlottesville Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the only purely evidence-based practice in the Charlottesville, Virginia region. We have a male and a female therapist who specialize in Cognitive Processing Therapy, which is the most effective approach to treating PTSD. We also have two therapist who are very good at treating OCD, one of whom is myself. All of us are very good at treating anxiety and depression. So if you need to see an individual therapist to work on those issues, you can see them, and they will actively collaborate with me while I work with you and/or your partner to improve probelms in your relationship or your sex life. PTSD is treated with a set 12-session treatment. Here is a description of the treatment from NPR's This American Life. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/682/ten-sessions. You can also learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx3KdKDZOS8

Specialization

Sexual Desire Disorders, OCD, Marriage/Couples counseling, anxiety

Philosophy

I am frustrated by the lack of evidence-based therapies in our field. I do not follow gurus or trendy treatments with false claims of effectiveness. My therapeutic approach is based on the most up-to-date research on relationships and sexuality. But more importantly, it is based on the best research on emotion regulation, as sexual desire is emotion. Everyone at our practice take what we do very seriously. We will not just sit and listen and support. We will not waste your time or your money. We are here to help you make real, lasting change. Therapy with me generally lasts about 6 to 9 months, normall on the lower end.