Todd Benjamin Young

Psychiatrist, MD

Verified by Psychology Today
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(760) 313-3762 Website

Todd Benjamin Young

Psychiatrist, MD

Verified by Psychology Today

Primary Location

Todd Benjamin Young, M.D. - APC
169 Saxony Road
Suite 205
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 313-3762
Offers online therapy

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About

Dr. Young is a board-certified psychiatrist serving the communities of Northern San Diego County, with offices conveniently located in Encinitas. He has extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, both in outpatient and acute care settings. Areas of focus include mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, ADHD, psychotic disorders, trauma-related conditions, behavioral disorders, and many others.Primary treatment modalities include psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, using applied principles of psychodynamic psychiatry, functional medicine, nutrition, healthy relationships, personal development and lifestyle design
Dr. Young believes psychiatric treatment begins with the development of goals in a collaborative context, focusing on healing from current and past suffering, while simultaneously creating a life of fulfillment and excitement, as defined by you, no matter your age or phase of life.
Please contact me for a brief discussion of your treatment goals, and to schedule your comprehensive assessment. All services are currently provided through “telemedicine” using one of the major video conferencing platforms (Google Hangouts, Facetime, Skype, etc.). Call or email today if you would like to discuss the possibility of working with us.

Finances

Pay By: American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
  • Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Qualifications

  • License: California / A107905
  • School: UC San DIego Child & Adol Psychiatry Fellowship
  • Year Graduated: 2011

Additional Credentials

  • Certificate: UNM School of Medicine / Resident in Psychiatry
  • Certificate Date: 2009
  • Certificate: Louisiana State University / MD
  • Certificate Date: 2006
  • Certificate: ABPN / Diplomate
  • Certificate Date: 2013

Primary Location

Todd Benjamin Young, M.D. - APC
169 Saxony Road
Suite 205
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 313-3762
Offers online therapy

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Website
Specialties
Issues
  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medical Detox
  • Men's Issues
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Mental Health
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Thinking Disorders

Client Focus

I also speak: Spanish
Age
  • Elders (65+)
  • Adults
  • Teen
  • Preteen
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Toddler

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
Modality
  • Individuals
  • Family

Links

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Last Modified: 1 Dec 2022
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Todd Benjamin Young

Psychiatrist, MD