Maribeth (liz) Younger

Maribeth, known affectionately as Liz Younger, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist (LCSW) with a profound belief that individuals should be active participants in their own healing journeys. She is committed to empowering clients, enabling them to recognize that their successes stem from their own efforts and resilience. With an extensive and broad background in social work, Liz is adept at addressing a wide range of issues, including trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, and child behavioral concerns. Her therapeutic approaches are as diverse as her experience, encompassing culturally sensitive practices, play therapy, eclectic methods, attachment-based therapy, family and marital counseling, and EMDR, among others. Liz takes pride in her individualized approach, which begins with active listening, allowing her to understand each client as a unique individual and collaborate with them to uncover their strengths. Her successful practice addresses challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders. Liz has been recognized with the Allentown Human Relations Award and the Northampton County Suicide Prevention Award for her contributions to the field. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional passionate about her work and the impact it has on the lives of others, she is also dedicated to providing supervision for licensing. Liz brings an expertise in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a groundbreaking intervention for trauma, being one of the few therapists trained and certified in Pennsylvania.